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Employment Practices

• The Arab Open University ensures that all staff and faculty receive at least a living wage. This wage is determined either by the local government's living wage or by the hourly wage equivalent to the poverty threshold for a family of four in the local area. AOU Salary Slip.png
  
• The Arab Open University recognizes unions for all staff, including females and international staff. This recognition ensures fair labor practices and provides a platform for collective bargaining and advocacy.Press Here.​
  
  
• The Arab Open University's policy to prevent discrimination in the workplace. This policy prohibits discrimination based on factors such as religion, gender, and age, ensuring a fair and inclusive work environment for all employees.Press Here., and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University is committed to the policy against forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labor. This commitment ensures that the university's operations and supply chains are free from these exploitative practices. Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University's policy focuses on ensuring equal rights for workers when outsourcing activities to third-party service providers. This policy aims to maintain fair labor practices and protect the rights of workers involved in outsourcing services.Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University's policy focuses on ensuring equality in the salary scale. This includes a commitment to measuring and eliminating gender pay gaps and ensuring fair compensation for all employees regardless of gender.Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University adopts an approach to measuring and tracking gender equality in the salary scale to identify and address any disparities. This data-driven approach helps ensure fair compensation for all employees, regardless of gender. Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University adopts an approach to appeal decisions related to employee rights and wages. This process ensures a fair and transparent review of any concerns or disputes. Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University recognizes the labor rights of all employees, including female and international employees. This includes the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace for all. Press Here.​
  

Anti-Discrimination Measures

• The Arab Open University's admissions policy provides opportunities for all members of the public and all members of society without discrimination.Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University's policy focuses on measuring and tracking the applications and admissions of underrepresented groups, including racial minorities, females, ​low-income students, students with disabilities, and new refugee students. This data allows the university to assess its progress toward inclusion and identify areas for improvement in admissions processes.Press Here.​
  
  
• The Arab Open University takes proactive steps to recruit students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented groups. This includes targeted outreach programs, partnerships with relevant organizations, and implementing inclusive hiring practices to ensure a diverse and equitable community.Press Here.​ البرنامج الزمني للورشة (1).pdf
  
• The Arab Open University adopts an anti-discrimination policy to ensure a fair and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Press Here and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University has a diversity and equality committee, office, or officer to oversee and implement policies, programs, and training initiatives related to diversity, equality, inclusion, and human rights on campus. This dedicated body provides guidance and support to ensure a fair and inclusive environment for all members of the university community. Press Here.​​
  
• The Arab Open University adopts mentoring, counseling and peer support programs specifically designed to support students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented groups. These programs provide guidance, advice, and a sense of community to help individuals succeed and thrive in an inclusive academic environment. Press Here.​
  
• The Arab Open University provides accessible facilities for people with disabilities. This includes ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, and other accommodations to ensure equal access to all campus facilities and services.
• The Arab Open University provides support services for people with disabilities, such as personal assistants and interpreters. These services are designed to help students, staff and faculty with disabilities participate fully in the academic and social life of the campus. Press Here.​​
  
• The Arab Open University provides accessibility schemes for people with disabilities. These schemes may include reduced fees, priority registration, and specialist academic support to ensure equal opportunities for all students. and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University provides reasonable accommodation to support students, staff, and faculty with disabilities. This includes providing adequate funding for necessary accommodation and support services to ensure equal opportunities for all. and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University adopts an anti-harassment policy. Press Here.​