AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE

The Berntsen Affirmative Action Plan is a positive effort to assure that minority group individuals, women, veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with applicable state statutes and regulations, Berntsen International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. The policy governs employment for all employees of Berntsen International, Inc.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have

  1. filed a complaint;

  2. assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity;

  3. opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or

  4. exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

Grievance procedures are available for all employees alleging discriminatory treatment and/or harassment.