LANGUAGE FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES
Language First Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
At Language First, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our company. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, please let your manager or Human Resources Department know as soon as possible. Every complaint will be appropriately investigated.
Right to Work in a Professional Environment
Every employee has the right to work in a professional environment where their knowledge, skills, and abilities are the critical factors in their success. Language First expects all employees to maintain standards of propriety, promote equal opportunity, treat everyone professionally, and act without bias.
Zero Tolerance for Harassment
Language First has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment or discrimination, racial harassment or discrimination, or any other form of harassment and discrimination (religious, language, sexual orientation, etc.). If you feel that you have been harassed or that an employee has discriminated against you,
Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual or romantic overtures, inappropriate sexual jokes, or comments regarding sexual activities. Employees should never access pornography on company-owned equipment, even off company property. Using your personal device to access pornography while working or in the company of other employees is also forbidden.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Language First to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Language First prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Disability Discrimination
Language First believes everyone has the right to work. An employee with a disability who can perform the core functions of the jobs, with or without reasonable accommodation, is entitled to the same protection and respect as other employees.
Retaliation
Language First prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint against harassment or discrimination. We encourage employees to come forward and participate in investigations. Language First will make all reasonable efforts to keep investigations confidential, and to protect people who make complaints. If an employee retaliates against another employee for reporting harassment or discrimination, that employee will face serious consequences up to and including termination.
Reporting Procedure
Any employee who feels they have been harassed, discriminated against, or otherwise treated negatively because of their race, religion, gender, or other characteristics, should report the harassment to one of the following people:
Any human resources employee
The direct manager/supervisor
Anyone in their supervisory line (manager, director, etc.)
Employees will not be disciplined in any manner for failing to report something that occurred to them. Nor will the company retaliate for any good faith report. A good faith report means that the employee believes that something inappropriate happened, even if the investigation determines no inappropriate behavior occurred.
If an employee makes a bad faith complaint, that will be considered harassment. A bad faith complaint is one where the complainant knowingly lies or misrepresents the situation to accuse a coworker, damage someone’s reputation, or to get personal gain. Either party is allowed to appeal the decision. You can appeal the decision by filing a written report with the head of Human Resources.