5.1 Equal Employment Opportunity

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. The Library does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. 

 

We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
 

In addition, it is the policy of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County that all employees be provided a productive work environment. The library administration and Board of Trustees will not tolerate verbal or physical conduct by any employee or patron which harasses, disrupts, or interferes with any employee's work performance or which creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment.
 

All supervisors will assume responsibility for seeing that EEOC laws and this policy are carried out. Likewise, all employees are required to comply with this policy. The Director is responsible for the coordination of the Equal Employment Opportunity program for all library personnel.
 

[res. 44-96, 7/8/1996]

[res. #18-20, 5/11/20]