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Non-Discrimination Statement

Paladin Inc. is an equal opportunity provider

Non-Discrimination Statement

For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, State or local agencies, and their sub-recipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442
email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Paladin also expressly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by law including religion, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Paladin’s employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Paladin Inc to  assure that no person will be discriminated against, or be denied the benefit of any activity, program or employment process, in the areas of recruiting, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, lay off, termination, rehiring, employment, rates of pay and/or other compensation.

Paladin Inc is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status (including civil union status), national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, mental retardation, learning disability, present or past history of mental disorder, or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown that such disability prevents performance of the work involved.

This policy and practice apply to all persons, particularly those who are members of the protected classes identified as being Black, Hispanic, Women and Persons with Disabilities and others such as Asian or Native American, etc. Paladin Inc will implement, monitor and enforce this Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Statement and program in conjunction with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and executive orders.

In order to implement our Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment Program, Paladin Inc will develop written strategies and plans designated to correct any deficiencies identified.Furthermore, this policy statement, as well as the Labor and Antidiscrimination Poster, shall be posted and otherwise made known to all workers in Paladin's home office, each satellite office, and at each job site. Managers and supervisory staff will be advised of their responsibilities to ensure the success of this program.

Ultimate responsibility for this Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment Program will be with the President/CEO). The day-to-day duties for the plan will be coordinated by Tiffany Cummings, HR Director who is designed as the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment Officer.

This Affirmative Action Plan has my total support and Paladin pledges it best good faith efforts to achieve the objectives of this Affirmative Action Plan. I expect each manager, supervisor and employee of this Company to aid in the implementation of this program and be accountable for complying wit his Affirmative Action Plan.

 HR/Affirmatinve Action Folder