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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
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4.14.010 Policy.
4.14.010 Policy.
The City of Lakewood provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or gender expression, age, military service, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other applicable status protected by state or federal law. The City does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind.
The City promotes an atmosphere of respect and acceptance in all interactions both internally and externally. The City recognizes that its citizens and employees have varied backgrounds, experiences, and differences and works hard to create a culture of inclusion. The City strives to reflect its community while fostering the development and advancement of qualified individuals.
Any employee who believes s/he has been the subject of discrimination should immediately file a formal written complaint to report the alleged act to his/her supervisor or department director, or the Department of Employee Relations. Supervisors who receive these complaints shall immediately contact the Department of Employee Relations. The City of Lakewood, nor any of its employees, will not in any way retaliate against any individual who files such a complaint. Any individual found to have retaliated against an individual for filing such a complaint may be subject to whatever action the City deems appropriate, up to and including termination. The City will act promptly to investigate reported discrimination. Based on its investigation, the City may take whatever action it deems appropriate, up to and including termination, to achieve an immediate remedy when an allegation is determined to be valid. Refer to Administrative Regulation “Equal Employment Opportunity.” (Ord. O-2009-43 § 1, 2009; Ord. O-2007-7 § 2007; Ord. O-2004-39 § 1, 2004; Ord. O-2001-49 § 1, 2001; Ord. O-99-34 § 1, 1999; Ord. O-99-18 § (part), 1999).
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