Discrimination Policy
POLICY
Heart Healers Group is committed to providing equal opportunity and equal consideration to all individuals, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all recruitment, hiring, training, placement, transfer, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, working conditions, and general treatment of all employees and applicants.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Heart Healers Group maintains a diverse, stable, and highly qualified workforce.
PROCEDURE
All individuals employed by or seeking employment with Heart Healers Group will be treated equally without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, political activities, or any other legally protected status.
HANDLING A COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION
If an employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against based on any legally protected status, the following steps should be taken:
The employee or applicant should submit, preferably in writing, the details of the alleged discriminatory act, including the date of the incident, person(s) involved, and the legally protected status being discriminated against, to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
An investigation will be conducted by the Human Resources Department involving all relevant parties.
The information will be kept as confidential as possible and only relevant parties will be informed of the status of the claim of discrimination.
While the investigation will be conducted promptly, the length of time it takes to complete depends on factors such as schedules and the number of parties involved.
Upon completion of the investigation, any determination of discrimination and/or violation of company policy may subject an employee to corrective action, up to and including termination.
Heart Healers Group prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation against an employee who, in good faith, reports incidents of discrimination, pursues any such claim, or cooperates in any way in the investigation of such claims. The company cannot resolve a claim of discrimination or take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent discrimination unless a claim is brought promptly to its attention.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigate and prosecute complaints of prohibited discrimination in employment. If you believe you have been harassed or retaliated against for resisting acts of discrimination or complaining about such acts, you may file a complaint with the appropriate agency. Information on how to contact the DFEH or the EEOC is posted in the administration building near Human Resources.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA providing all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.