CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

or pay increase, reduction in wages, demotion, reassignment, temporary suspension without pay or termination of employment, as Community Animal Clinic believes appropriate under the circumstances. Nothing herein shall be construed to create any presumption that Community Animal Clinic must take corrective action less severe than termination or that an employee may be terminated only for cause and only after all the steps in the progressive discipline policy have been taken. Community Animal Clinic reserves the right to take any prompt and effective corrective action as, in its sole discretion, is warranted by the facts and circumstances of each situation. If an employee making a complaint does not agree with its resolution, the employee may appeal to Dr. Beamer. Individuals who have questions or concerns about these policies should talk with Dr. Beamer. Finally, these policies should not, and may not, be used as a basis for excluding or separating individuals of a particular gender, or any other protected characteristic, from participating in business or work-related social activities or discussions in order to avoid allegations of harassment. The law and the policies of Community Animal Clinic prohibit disparate treatment on the basis of sex or any other protected characteristic, with regard to terms, conditions, privileges and prerequisites of employment. The prohibitions against harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation are intended to complement and further these policies, not to form the basis of an exception to them. Community Animal Clinic is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and applicable state and local laws and ensuring equal opportunity employment for persons with disabilities. Therefore, the practice will engage in the interactive process and make reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with known disabilities, as defined under applicable law. Depending on the circumstances, reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited to, providing applications in alternative, accessible formats; providing assistance in completing applications; restructuring non-essential job duties and functions; reassigning qualified employees to vacant positions; and providing physical aids. Community Animal Clinic will make reasonable accommodations that can be accomplished without undue hardship to the practice. Employees requesting such accommodations will be required to follow the normal procedures under the ADA. This may include providing medical information in order to allow the practice to engage in the interactive process and determine the nature and extent of the disability and the appropriate type of accommodation that American with Disabilities Act Policy

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