Equal Opportunity & Your Rights

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and performance—not personal characteristics.

Federal Compliance Inclusive Hiring Accessibility First

Understanding Protected Classes

Discrimination occurs when an adverse employment action (hiring, firing, pay, promotion) is taken based on any of the following protected characteristics:

Title VII & ADEA

Protects against discrimination based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, and Age (40 and older).

ADA & GINA

Protects qualified individuals with Physical or Mental Disabilities and prohibits the use of Genetic Information in hiring.

Equal Pay Act

Requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work in all forms of compensation.

Requesting Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee.

01
The Request

Contact our HR Accessibility Team during the application or interview phase.

02
The Interactive Process

A collaborative discussion to identify the precise limitations and potential accommodations.

03
Implementation

Applying tools (e.g., screen readers, flexible scheduling) that allow you to perform essential job functions.

Retaliation is Illegal

It is strictly prohibited for an employer to retaliate against you for:

  • Filing a discrimination charge.
  • Participating in an investigation.
  • Opposing discriminatory practices.

Reporting & Enforcement

If you believe your rights have been violated, we provide multiple secure channels for reporting.

Internal HR Portal

Submit a confidential report through our Employee Relations platform.

Ethics Hotline

Call our 24/7 anonymous third-party hotline for unbiased intake.

The EEOC

Applicants also have the right to file a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Harassment Prevention Guide

Professionalism is our baseline. Harassment is any unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

Core Principle:

"It is not the intent of the perpetrator, but the impact on the victim and the workplace that defines harassment."

Recognizing the Forms of Harassment

Verbal Conduct
  • Epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping.
  • "Jokes" targeting a specific gender, race, or religion.
  • Unwelcome sexual advances or suggestive comments.
Visual Conduct
  • Displaying derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings.
  • Inappropriate leering or suggestive gestures.
  • Sharing offensive memes or emails via company devices.
Physical Conduct
  • Unwelcome touching, patting, or pinching.
  • Blocking or impeding normal movement.
  • Physical assault or threats of violence.

1. Quid Pro Quo

Latin for "This for That." Occurs when a supervisor or person in authority conditions a job benefit (promotion, raise, or keeping a job) on an employee's submission to unwelcome sexual advances.

Example: "If you go to dinner with me tonight, I'll make sure you get that bonus."

2. Hostile Work Environment

Occurs when unwelcome conduct is severe or pervasive enough to change the conditions of employment and create an abusive atmosphere.

Example: Continuous, daily use of racial slurs that makes it impossible for an employee to focus on their work.

Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander

A safe workplace is everyone's responsibility. If you witness harassment, we encourage a "See Something, Say Something" culture.

Direct Action

If safe, tell the individual their behavior is unwelcome and must stop.

Document & Support

Note dates, times, and witnesses. Offer support to the person being targeted.

Formal Report

Report to HR or use the anonymous hotline. Every report is investigated.

Zero Tolerance Policy: Confirmed harassment will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.