We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of religious belief or political opinion. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
The information which you give in this section will be treated in the strictest confidence and only used for monitoring purposes. Monitoring is carried out to ensure that the equal opportunity policy of Sumer NI is effectively implemented. If you prefer not to answer, please select "Prefer Not to Say"
Community background
The Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 outlaws discrimination on the basis of religious belief or political opinion. The information below is required in connection with the requirements of the above Order. The use and confidentiality of Community background information is protected by the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998. It will be used only for monitoring the effectiveness of Sumer NI equal opportunity policy and to comply with obligations relating to monitoring, under the requirements of the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.
Race
The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment on grounds of colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins. Sumer NI monitors it’s workforce in line with recommended good practice.
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an employer to treat a disabled person less favourably than someone else because of their disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Please note that it is the effect of the impairment, without treatment which determines if an individual meets this definition of disability
