Equal Opportunity Employment Philosophy

We value our interns and the non-profit organizations we serve by providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local laws. TIPS is committed to giving interns of all backgrounds the opportunity to work and contribute to the organizations we serve and to the community.

 

We Do Not Permit Harassment or Discrimination

 

We absolutely do not permit discrimination or harassment of any kind. This includes discrimination or harassment based on sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

 

Any unwanted and/or unwelcome behavior - including physical, verbal or conducted through technological or other means - that is creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment is prohibited. Complaints will be investigated promptly, thoroughly and as confidentially as possible. TIPS will take appropriate, corrective action to address the harassment or discrimination, which may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Appropriate, corrective action may be taken even if the harassment or discrimination is not unlawful behavior. TIPS will not permit any retaliation against any individuals who report concerns regarding discrimination or harassment, or who participate in an investigation involving claims of discrimination or harassment.

 

If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed, or witness the discrimination or harassment of others in any manner, report your concerns to either the Executive Director or any Board Member.

 

 

Sexual Harassment Is a Serious Matter

 

TIPS absolutely prohibit sexual harassment by any person in any manner. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

 

• Threats or insinuations that someone's refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect that person's employment, evaluation, wages, advancement opportunities, assigned duties or any other terms or conditions of employment.

 

• Unwanted and/or unwelcome sexual comments, advances, flirtations or propositions

 

• Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, including jokes. Sexually oriented jokes and comments, even thought they may seem innocent, must be avoided in the workplace

 

• Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures

 

We cannot address any concerns you may have unless we are aware of them. If you believe you have been sexually harassed in any manner, or have witnessed the sexual harassment of others, report your concerns to the Executive Director or any Board Member.

 

Complaints will be investigated promptly, thoroughly and as confidentially as possible. TIPS will take appropriate, corrective action to address the harassment, which may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Appropriate, corrective action may be taken even if the harassment is not unlawful behavior. TIPS will not permit any retaliation against any individuals who report concerns regarding sexual harassment, or who participate in an investigation involving claims of sexual harassment.