Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment

It is the policy and commitment of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, sex, national origin, physical or mental ability, religion, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice strives to maintain an Organization that is free from discrimination and harassment. Harassment or intimidation of a Board member, staff person, contractor, stakeholder, volunteer, or guest because of that person’s race, age, ethnicity, sex, national origin, physical or mental ability, religion, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or gender identity is specifically prohibited and may be grounds for termination of employment or contract or grounds for removal from the Board.

Harassment and intimidation includes abusive, foul, or threatening language or behavior. Any employee, Board member, contractor, volunteer, or stakeholder who believes that he/she/they or any other affiliate of the Organization has been harassed or discriminated against is strongly encouraged to report this concern promptly to the Executive Director / Co-Directors. The report should be made to the President of the Board of Directors if the complaint pertains to the Executive Director / Co-Directors. Complaints alleging misconduct will be investigated promptly and as confidentially as possible and follow the procedures detailed in the Whistleblower Protection Policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of basis of race, age, ethnicity, sex, national origin, physical or mental ability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.

Scope

The policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the relationship between the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice and its employees, including:

  • Recruitment.
  • Employment.
  • Promotion.
  • Transfer.
  • Training.
  • Working conditions.
  • Wages and salary administration.
  • Employee benefits and application of policies.

The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies, and any other persons or firms doing business or volunteering for or with the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.