Anti-Racism and Anti-Religious Vilification Policy

Easy HR committed to providing an environment that is free from racial discrimination, harassment and vilification.

EASY HR is committed to building a safe and inclusive community that actively encourages and supports the rich perspectives that cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity bring to teaching and learning. Anti-racist action requires all members of a community to challenge racism in all its forms and report racist incidents. It requires positive demonstration through behaviours and the respect we show others. 

 Tackling and preventing racism is everyone’s responsibility, and as a training provider, we take our obligations seriously.   EASY HR is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful learning and working environment free from racial and religious discrimination, harassment and vilification and to ensuring that the wellbeing of students, staff and affiliates are not unfairly disadvantaged or disrespected because of their race (including colour, nationality, descent or ethnic or ethno-religious or national origin).

Racial discrimination, racial vilification and religious vilification are contrary to Australian law.  This policy aligns with the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in recognising the confluence between racial and religious discrimination. 

Principles

EASY HR rejects all forms of racial and religious discrimination, harassment or vilification and is committed to the elimination of this behaviour in all aspects of the EASY HR community.   Racial or religious discrimination, harassment or vilification of students, staff, affiliates or visitors will not be tolerated. 

 EASY HR is committed to actively challenging racial and religious discrimination, harassment or vilification, irrespective of how it is expressed.

Racism and racial discrimination can present in different and varied ways, including direct and indirect discrimination, racial vilification, race-based harassment, hostile work or learning environments, lateral violence and casual comments (e.g., microaggressions or “jokes”). 

Religious vilification can manifest in various ways. It may involve verbal or written harassment, hate speech, or actions aimed at individuals or groups or communities based upon their religious beliefs.

It is the shared responsibility of the EASY HR Staff and Students to combat racial and religious discrimination, harassment and vilification and challenge such expressions whenever it is safe to do so, irrespective of how they manifest or are intended. 

All EASY HR Staff and Students are encouraged to speak up if they see or experience racial or religious discrimination, harassment, or vilification.   EASY HR manages complaints sensitively and fairly and provides clear reporting pathways for raising concerns and information on seeking support.

Complaints or allegations about racial and religious discrimination, harassment or vilification will be handled in accordance with the Complaints Management and Investigations Policy and Procedure.

Threatening Behaviour

A person may feel threatened due to religion or race if they experience or witness:

• Verbal abuse, slurs, jokes, or offensive comments
• Mocking or attacking religious beliefs, dress, or cultural practices
• Racial or religious stereotypes or intimidation
• Threatening language, gestures, or behaviour
• Display of offensive symbols or material
• Being excluded or targeted because of race or religion

In the Classroom - If you feel immediately unsafe: