Work/Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination Policy
KMD Group of Companies is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) discrimination. KMD Group of Companies will operate a zero tolerance policy for any form of work or sexual harassment, gender discrimination in the workplace, treat all incidents seriously and promptly investigate all allegations of these harassments. Any person found to have harassed another will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. All complaints of these harassments will be taken seriously and treated with respect and in confidence. No one will be victimized for making such a complaint.
Anyone, including employees of KMD, clients/customers, suppliers, business partners, contractors, casual workers, or visitors who harasses another within KMD premises will be taken action in accordance with this internal policy.
All harassments are prohibited whether it takes place within KMD premises or outside, including at social events, business trips, training sessions or conferences sponsored by KMD Group of Companies.
The victim or any person can make either a formal complaint or an informal complaint to his/her superior.
The person who initially received the complaint will refer the matter to a senior human resources manager to initiate a formal investigation. The senior human resources manager may deal with the matter him/herself, refer the matter to an internal or external investigator or refer it to the Management Committee of KMD.