Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
POLICY STATEMENT
East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) has been, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this policy we will assure that:
EKPC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
EKPC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon these characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all EKPC-sponsored employee activities.
Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by EKPC where appropriate.
East Kentucky Power Cooperative provides equal employment opportunity for disabled workers, special disabled veterans and other protected veterans. Harassment of any individual because of a disability will not be tolerated.
Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have filed a complaint, assisted in any activity related to the administration of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, or exercised any other right protected by the Act.
East Kentucky Power Cooperative also has a firm commitment to provide a work environment free from all forms of sexual harassment. Any substantiated incidents of sexual harassment by a management or supervisory employee or co-worker will result in immediate disciplinary action. It is the responsibility of every employee to bring to the Cooperative’s attention any evidence of sexual harassment so that the matter can be promptly investigated and appropriate action taken. Barry Lindeman, Vice President of Human Resources & Support Services, is designated to serve as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer. He will oversee all affirmative action efforts and ensure that the equal employment opportunity policy is being implemented at all levels. If you have a question about the policy or if you feel that you have been a victim of discrimination or harassment, you should contact Mr. Lindeman’s office immediately at 4775 Lexington Road, P.O. Box 707, Winchester, Kentucky 40392.