Addendum to the Personnel Policy
Revised 09/12/2018
Equal Opportunity Statement
The policy of this organization is that no person shall be denied employment or discriminated against for reasons or perceived reasons of race, age, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, political affiliation, physical ability, marital status, physical impairment, criminal history, religion, or socioeconomic status. The policy of RDVIC adheres fully to the intent, letter, and spirit of executive orders, public laws, and regulations. Equal opportunity policies apply to and must be an integral part of every aspect of practice in the employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees of the agency. The agency will also actively comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations to maximize equal employment opportunities. RDVIC employment policies shall be based upon the principles of education, experience, and ability.
Human Trafficking
RDVIC strictly prohibits employees from engaging in human trafficking-related activities. These activities include facilitating sex trafficking, using force, fraud, or coercion to subject a person to involuntary servitude, or obtaining labor from a person by threats of serious harm to that person or another person. Any person found to have trafficked will be terminated and victim(s) of such trafficking shall be referred to appropriate services.
Dress Code
RDVIC employees are to report to work dressed neatly and appropriately. Casual dress is allowed at the RDVIC Office during regular office hours. During conferences and formal meetings, employee will be expected to dress professionally.
Employee Development
Each employee of RDVIC will be encouraged and assisted to further her/his personal professional development through academic study, workshop, conferences, seminars, etc. Training experiences will be approved by the Executive Director if within the budget and when such plans are complimentary to RDVIC’s purpose and are related to improving employee skills relevant to employment.
