Full Text
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT Douglas County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, color, creed or religion, disability or association with a person with a disability, genetic testing, honesty testing, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, military service, race, sex, sexual orientation, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, and any other status protected under applicable federal or state law. Employees will not be harassed in the workplace based on their protected status nor retaliated against for filing a complaint, for assisting with a complaint, or for opposing discrimination in the workplace. Douglas County’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination applies in all matters of employment including, without limitation: recruiting, testing, and certifying of candidates; interviewing; training of employees; assigning work; career advancement opportunities; layoffs and terminations; compensation and benefits; work environment; discipline; retention; committee appointments; transfer opportunities; hiring and promoting. Passed by County Board, Resolution#4-12; January 19, 2012