Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

1 OUR COMMITMENT

Tech Relays Limited is committed to fostering a working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and in which equality of opportunity is a reality. We believe that everyone should be able to work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and anyone who works with or for Tech Relays Limited. It covers all aspects of our working relationship including recruitment, terms and conditions of work, opportunities for development, and day-to-day treatment in the workplace.

2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Tech Relays Limited complies with the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from discrimination based on the following protected characteristics:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

We will not discriminate, directly or indirectly, against any person on the basis of any of these characteristics. We will not tolerate harassment or victimisation of any kind.

3 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

We are committed to fair and open recruitment practices. When roles become available, we advertise them publicly — including on professional platforms such as LinkedIn — as well as making them available to our existing team. This ensures that opportunities are accessible to a wide and diverse pool of candidates.

Recruitment decisions are made solely on the basis of merit, skills, experience, and suitability for the role. We do not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any protected characteristic. We do not engage in positive discrimination, but we are committed to ensuring that no candidate is disadvantaged by irrelevant factors unrelated to the requirements of the role.

4 PAY AND CONDITIONS

We are committed to paying fairly and equitably. Remuneration decisions are based on the skills, experience, and responsibilities associated with a role, and are made without reference to any protected characteristic. We do not pay individuals differently on the basis of sex, race, age, or any other protected characteristic where they are performing equivalent work.

5 INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS

We are committed to using inclusive, respectful, and accessible language in our internal communications, client-facing materials, and public-facing content. We aim to communicate in a way that does not exclude, stereotype, or marginalise any individual or group, and we encourage all members of our team to be mindful of the impact of language in their day-to-day interactions.

6 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

We are committed to maintaining a working environment in which all individuals feel valued, respected, and able to contribute fully. This includes:

  • Treating all staff and contractors with fairness and consistency
  • Ensuring that terms, conditions, and opportunities are applied equitably
  • Not tolerating discriminatory language, behaviour, or attitudes in any form
  • Taking any complaint of discrimination or harassment seriously and addressing it promptly

As a small, fully remote team, we recognise that our informal structure places particular importance on the personal conduct and attitudes of every individual. We expect all members of our team to uphold these values in every interaction, whether with colleagues, clients, or third parties.

7 SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS

We expect the suppliers, contractors, and service providers we engage to share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We will not knowingly work with organisations that discriminate unlawfully or that fail to treat their own workers with dignity and respect. Where concerns arise about the practices of a supplier or contractor, we will raise them and take appropriate action.

8 RAISING CONCERNS

Any member of staff or contractor who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment is encouraged to raise their concern directly with a company director at help@techrelays.com.

All concerns will be taken seriously, handled with discretion, and investigated promptly. No one will be penalised for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

If a concern cannot be resolved internally, individuals may also seek advice from the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) at www.equalityadvisoryservice.com or from ACAS at www.acas.org.uk.

9 REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed annually by the directors of Tech Relays Limited and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, or the nature of our business.

This policy was approved by the directors of Tech Relays Limited and was last updated in March 2025.

Tech Relays Limited | Company No. 15393115 | Bickland House, Falmouth, TR11 4SB | help@techrelays.com