Employee Rights

General Policies

• Employees, of any position, are expected to maintain a professional image and be on good conduct (including reputation) at all times.

• Employees are obligated to carry out orders of Supervisor+ or any other authoritative body of the Institute.

• Supervisor+ employees are obligated to carry out orders of Department Heads, Advisors, and members of the Executive Level.

• Authoritative bodies of the Institute include: Management & Law, Security & Intervention Department, and their subdivisions.

Employee Rights

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Not be harassed or discriminated against (treated less favorably) because of race, color, religion, sex (sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, disability, or age.

• Report discrimination, participate in a discrimination investigation, or oppose discrimination (for example, threaten to file a discrimination complaint), without being retaliated against (punished) for doing so.

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• Employees have the right to to a safe and secure working environment, including working in a non-toxic environment.

• Employees have the right to privacy, ensuring that their personal information and belongings are secure and not accessed by others.

• Employees have the right to open and transparent communication channels with management and colleagues, enabling them to voice concerns, report incidents, and receive updates and instructions as necessary- without repercussions.

• Employees have the right to leave their employment if they choose to, provided they follow the appropriate procedures and protocols to ensure a smooth transition.

• Employees have the right to defend themselves in the face of hostility by any means necessary.

• Employees have the right to decline interrogation during an investigatory period by an authoritative body of the Institute.

• Employees have the right to appeal decisions.

• Employees are entitled to no-question LOA/ELOA's to ensure their well-being.

• All employees, regardless of their role, should be treated with fairness, equality, and respect, without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic.

Any person who feels that their rights have been infringed upon should contact an authority figure or Management & Law.