Barloworld Handling recognises and accepts its responsibilities under the Equal Pay Act 1970, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, The Race Relations Act 1976, the Disability Act 1995, the Employment Equality Regulations Act 2003, and other relevant legislation designed to prevent discrimination taking place in matters relating to employment.

In doing so, Barloworld requires that its employees are recruited, remunerated, trained and promoted solely on the basis of objective criteria and individual merit and ability and in accordance with the requirements of the position sought or occupied.

Barloworld undertakes that no applicant or employee will be treated less favourably either directly or indirectly, or by implication on the grounds of gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, creed, religious belief, ethnic or national origin or disability. Nor will any applicant or employee be subject to any condition or requirement, which has a disproportionately adverse effect upon those of their particular race, religion, sex, age, marital status or disability.