{"id":52042,"date":"2025-11-06T10:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/?post_type=policies&p=52042"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:04:10","slug":"employment-policy-on-discrimination","status":"publish","type":"policies","link":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/en\/policies\/employment-policy-on-discrimination\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment policy on discrimination"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Policy 8.2.3<\/b><\/b><\/p>

Policy name<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Created<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Implemented<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Reviewed<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Qassim University's employment policy regarding workplace discrimination<\/p><\/td>

2011<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td>

2012<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td>

September 4, 2025<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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Contents<\/strong><\/p>

1. Purpose of the Policy<\/p>

2. Scope of the Policy<\/p>

3. Legal Framework and Previous Efforts<\/p>

4. Employment Equity and Labor Rights<\/p>

5. Policy Monitoring and Review<\/p>

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1. Purpose of the Policy<\/b><\/p>

1.1. Qassim University affirms its commitment to fostering a workplace that upholds full and productive employment, promotes the protection of labor rights, and guarantees safe and secure working environments in alignment with UN SDG 8.<\/p>

Qassim University's employment policy on discrimination in the workplace (hereinafter: Policy) reflects Qassim University's alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to empower the workforce inclusively and enhance economic growth while respecting Islamic ethical values emphasizing justice, fairness, and dignity in labor relations as stated in Qassim University Professional Ethics Manual (2019).<\/p>

1.3. The Policy serves to guide all Qassim University members and affiliates in creating a discrimination-free environment conducive to excellence and equality.<\/p>

2. Scope of the Policy<\/b><\/p>

2.1. The Policy is applicable to all employees, including academic and administrative staff, contractors, subcontractors, students engaged in employment or internship programs, visitors, and all persons participating in Qassim University activities and operations.<\/p>

2.2. All employment phases from recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, to promotion and termination are covered under this Policy.<\/p>

3. Legal Framework and Previous Efforts<\/b><\/p>

3.1. The Policy is grounded in Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree M\/51), particularly Chapter 2, Article 3, which affirms the right of every citizen to work without discrimination on gender, disability, age, or any other basis, and Article 20, which prohibits acts infringing on worker freedoms and rights. <\/span><\/p>

3.2. The Policy is supported by:<\/p>