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Equal Opportunity Statement

TPC Training is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. The Illinois Human Rights Act states that employees have the right to be free from unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of an individual's actual or perceived age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, employment status, arrest and conviction information, credit history, crime victim status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation (including gender identity), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In addition, if you have a disability or are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, or have a medical or common condition related to pregnancy that affects your ability to perform your job, you have the right to request one or more reasonable accommodations. A reasonable accommodation means a modification to access to the work site or an adjustment to the work process or work schedule that would enable you to perform your job despite your disability or condition.

The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Company will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner. The Company will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

We are all responsible for upholding this policy. You may discuss questions regarding equal employment opportunity with your managers or any other designated member of management.

Policy Against Workplace Harassment

TPC Training has a strict policy against all types of workplace harassment, including sexual harassment and other forms of workplace harassment based upon an individual's actual or perceived age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, employment status, arrest and conviction information, credit history, crime victim status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation (including gender identity), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All forms of harassment of, or by, employees, non-employees including contractors and consultants, vendors, visitors, customers, and clients are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment; (2) submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. An individual's work environment is not limited to the physical location where an individual is assigned to perform work duties.

While it is not possible to identify every act that constitutes or may constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples of sexual harassment:

  • Unwelcome requests for sexual favors;
  • Lewd or derogatory comments or jokes;
  • Comments regarding sexual behavior or the body of another;
  • Sexual innuendo and other vocal activity such as catcalls or whistles;
  • Obscene letters, notes, emails, invitations, photographs, cartoons, articles, or other written or pictorial materials of a sexual nature;
  • Repeated requests for dates after being informed that interest is unwelcome;
  • Retaliating against another for refusing a sexual advance or reporting an incident of possible sexual harassment to the Company or any government agency;
  • Offering or providing favors or employment benefits such as promotions, favorable evaluations, favorable assigned duties or shifts, etc., in exchange for sexual favors; and
  • Any unwanted physical touching or assaults, or blocking or impeding movements.

Other Harassment

Harassment is any unwelcome conduct on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, employment status, arrest and conviction information, credit history, crime victim status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation (including gender identity), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws, that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. An individual's work environment is not limited to the physical location where an individual is assigned to perform work duties.

Again, while it is not possible to list all the circumstances that may constitute other forms of workplace harassment, the following are some examples of conduct that may constitute workplace harassment:

  • The use of disparaging or abusive words or phrases, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts that relate to the above protected categories;
  • Written or graphic material that insults, stereotypes, or shows aversion or hostility toward an individual or group because of one of the above protected categories and that is placed on walls, bulletin boards, email, voicemail, or elsewhere on our premises, or circulated in the workplace; and
  • A display of symbols, slogans, or items that are associated with hate or intolerance toward any select group.

Reporting Discrimination and Harassment

If you feel that you have witnessed or have been subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment, immediately notify Human Resources Department, EmPower HR, or any member of management.

The Company prohibits retaliation against employees who, based on a reasonable belief, provide information about, complain, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of harassment or discrimination.

We will promptly and thoroughly investigate any claim and take appropriate action where we find a claim has merit. To the extent possible, we will retain the confidentiality of those who report suspected or alleged violations of the harassment policy.

Discipline for violation of this policy may include, but is not limited to, reprimand, suspension, demotion, transfer, and discharge. If the Company determines that harassment or discrimination occurred, corrective action will be taken to effectively end the harassment. As necessary, the Company may monitor any incident of harassment or discrimination to assure the inappropriate behavior has stopped. In all cases, the Company will follow up as necessary to ensure that no individual is retaliated against for making a complaint or cooperating with an investigation.

Resolution Outside Company

The purpose of this policy is to establish prompt, thorough, and effective procedures for responding to every complaint and incident so that problems can be identified and remedied internally. However, you have the right to contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about filing a formal complaint. An IDHR complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident(s) unless it is a continuing offense. A complaint with the EEOC must be filed within 300 days. In addition, an appeal process is available through the Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC), after the IDHR has completed its investigation of the complaint.

Administrative Contacts for Complaints

Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)

Chicago Office: James R. Thompson Center 100 W Randolph Street, Suite 10-100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-6200 TTY: 866-740-3953 Fax: 312-814-625

Springfield Office: 535 Jefferson Street, 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702 217-785-5100 TTY: 866-740-3953 Fax: 217-785-5106

Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC)

Chicago Office: James R. Thompson Center 100 W Randolph Street, Suite 5-100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-6269 TDD: 312-814-4760 Fax: 312-814-6517

Springfield Office: 1000 E Converse, Suite 1232N Springfield, IL 62702 217-785-4350 TDD: 217-557-1500 Fax: 217-524-4877

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Chicago District Office: John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604

Filing of Private Sector Charges: Suite 1866 800-669-4000 TTY: 800-869-8001 Fax: 312-588-1260

Online

Online EEOC Filing: http://www.eeoc.gov/employees