EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY (Volunteer and Homeowner Program)

HFHOC has a long record of nondiscrimination in employment, and it is the policy of HFHOC to comply with all federal and state laws governing employment discrimination.  Consistent with such laws, HFHOC has been and continues to be an equal employment opportunity employer.  It is our policy that unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, armed forces obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected status will not be allowed or tolerated.  This policy applies to all employment practices including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, pay rates, conditions of employment and termination.

HFHOC also complies with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment due to a person’s physical or mental disability.  Reasonable accommodation will be made wherever necessary for employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential job functions, duties and assignments connected with the job with or without reasonable accommodation. (This statement extends to Habitat Oakland’s volunteers and the homeowners that we serve.)