CREA Employee Handbook - State and Local Policies (Updated …

California Policies

Hiring and Orientation Policies Communications Regarding Religious or Political Matters

CREA, LLC is committed to respecting the rights of all employees regarding participation in discussions about religious or political matters. In accordance with California law, the Company will not discharge, discipline, penalize, or take adverse employment action against you:  For declining to attend or participate in any Company-sponsored meeting in which the purpose is to communicate the Company’s opinion about religious or political matters.  For declining to participate in, receive, or listen to any communications from the Company in which the purpose is to communicate the Company’s opinion about religious or political matters.

If you are working at the time of the meeting and choose not to attend, you will be paid for that time.

Political matters means matters relating to elections for political office, political parties, legislation, regulation, and the decision to join or support any political party or political or labor organization. Religious matters means matters relating to religious affiliation and practice and the decision to join or support any religious organization or association. This policy does not prohibit the Company from:  Communicating information that the Company is required by law to provide you.  Communicating information necessary for you to perform your job.  Requiring you to attend training to comply with the Company’s legal obligations, including obligations under civil rights laws and occupational safety and health laws. EEO Statement and Nonharassment Policy Equal Opportunity Statement CREA, LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and over), race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The Company will conduct a confidential, prompt, and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The Company will take appropriate corrective and remedial action, if and where warranted. The Company prohibits retaliation against any employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. We are all responsible for upholding this policy. You may discuss questions regarding equal employment opportunity with your manager or any other designated member of management.

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