The company subscribes to the requirements of federal laws, rules and regulations, executive orders as applicable and the laws of the states and municipalities in which it conducts business regarding equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of the company to ensure equal opportunity to all team members and applicants in all employment matters, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and separation. In these and all activities, the company does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, rules and regulations.
Team members with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the People Services department. Reports of discrimination should be made in accordance with the reporting procedures set forth in the company’s Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Policy, as well as any procedures set forth in any applicable state supplement. The company will not tolerate any form of retaliation against team members who raise issues of equal employment opportunities in the workplace.