CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Community Animal Clinic, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), ancestry, because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status (including relationship or other association with a protected veteran), citizenship, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination of employment, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Dr. Beamer has overall responsibility for this policy and maintaining reporting and monitoring procedures. Employees’ questions or concerns should be referred to Dr. Beamer.

Community Animal Clinic will not tolerate discrimination. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee willfully violating this policy.

Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Workplace

Community Animal Clinic is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, Community Animal Clinic expects all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice and harassment.

A. Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Community Animal Clinic to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without regard to sexual conduct), age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Community Animal Clinic prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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