EEO Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. This annual reminder serves to protect all EEOC employees and applicants under the laws we enforce.

Protections Against Discrimination

EEOC employees and job applicants are safeguarded by federal laws and Presidential Executive Orders against discrimination based on:

• Race

• Color

• Religion

• Sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation)

• Parental status

• National origin

• Age

• Disability

• Genetic information (including family medical history)

• Political affiliation

• Military service

• Other non-merit-based factors

These protections extend to all management practices and decisions such as recruitment, hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Reasonable Accommodations

The EEOC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to:

• Employees and applicants with disabilities

• Known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions

• Sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices

Protection Against Retaliation

Retaliation against employees engaging in protected activities, such as reporting discrimination or harassment, participating in the EEO process, whistleblowing, or exercising appeal or grievance rights, is strictly prohibited. The EEOC will also protect participants in the RESOLVE Program from retaliation.

Actions Against Discrimination and Harassment

The EEOC will take prompt action if any employee, agent, or non-employee is found to have engaged in discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, including sexual harassment.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees must work diligently to maintain a discrimination-free workplace. Harassment on any protected basis is not tolerated. Employees are encouraged to review the following policies:

• Policy Statement on the Prohibition of Harassing Conduct in the Workplace

• Order 560.005 on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassing Conduct in the Workplace

• Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy Regarding Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Reporting and Resources

EEOC employees or applicants who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact:

• EEOC’s Office for Civil Rights: (202) 921-2945 or contact_ocr@eeoc.gov

• Office of Special Counsel: (202) 804-7000

• Merit Systems Protection Board: (202) 653-7200

• EEOC’s Harassment Prevention Program: 1 (877) 671-7195 or Stop.Harassment@eeoc.gov

• Office of Inspector General: 1 (800) 849-4230

EEOC managers and supervisors play a vital role in preventing and eliminating harassment, while all employees must refrain from engaging in harassing conduct and report any such behavior promptly.

Fender Broadcasting LLC WMVR Hits 105.5 FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information call Michelle Stallard at 937-492-1270.