Equal Employment Opportunity

401 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants for The Journey School (TJS) employment and TJS employees.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

A. The policy of TJS is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. TJS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. TJS also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

B. TJS prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute impermissible harassment, please refer to TJS’s policy on harassment and violence.

C. This policy applies to all areas of employment including hiring, discharge, promotion, compensation, facilities, or privileges of employment.

D. Every TJS employee shall be responsible for following this policy.

E. Any person having a question regarding this policy should discuss it with the Human Resources Director.

Legal References:
  • Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
  • 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq. (Age Discrimination in Employment Act)
  • 29 U.S.C. § 2615 (Family and Medical Leave Act)
  • 38 U.S.C. § 4211 et seq. (Employment and Training of Veterans)
  • 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq. (Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services)
  • 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act)
  • 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities)
Cross References:
  • TJS Policy 402 (Employee Disability Nondiscrimination)
  • TJS Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)