EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) POLICY

1. POLICY STATEMENT

This Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy ("Policy") establishes the commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.

1. SCOPE AND JURISDICTION

   1. 2.1 This Policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

   2. 2.2 This Policy is governed exclusively by federal law, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Executive Order 11246, and all amendments thereto.

2. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

   1. 3.1 Discrimination of any kind based on any protected characteristic under federal law is strictly prohibited.

   2. 3.2 Harassment based on any protected characteristic is prohibited. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, verbal, physical, or visual conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile work environment.

   3. 3.3 Retaliation against anyone for filing, reporting, or assisting in the investigation of a complaint regarding discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

   1. 4.1 All employees must comply with this Policy at all times during employment.

   2. 4.2 Managers and supervisors have a special responsibility to maintain a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and to report any incidents they observe or become aware of.

   3. 4.3 Human Resources is responsible for implementing and administering this Policy, including conducting investigations of complaints.

4. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

   1. 5.1 Any employee who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this Policy should report the incident promptly to their supervisor, any member of management, or Human Resources.

   2. 5.2 All complaints will be promptly investigated in as confidential a manner as possible while still conducting a thorough investigation.

   3. 5.3 If an investigation confirms that a violation of this Policy has occurred, appropriate corrective action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment.

5. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

   1. 6.1 This organization will comply with all federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, including posting required notices, maintaining required records, and filing required reports.

      1. 6.2 This organization will develop and implement an affirmative action program as required by applicable federal laws and regulations.

         1. TRAINING

All employees will receive periodic training on this Policy, including their rights and responsibilities under federal equal employment opportunity laws.

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

All employees must acknowledge receipt and understanding of this Policy as a condition of employment.