SOUTHWEST FOUNDATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Foundation's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin and affirmative (positive) action is taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.

This obligation includes:

  • Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff or termination
  • Treatment during employment
  • Rates of pay or other forms of compensation
  • Selection for training
  • Social and recreational programs

This policy is consistent with the requirements and objectives set forth by Presidential Executive Order 11246, and all related Federal Regulations.

The objective of the Foundation is to obtain individuals who are qualified or trainable for the position by virtue of job related standards of education, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

The general responsibility for insuring compliance and continued implementation of this policy on equal employment opportunity is the responsibility of Michael Moore, Director, Human Resources. This responsible official will review this policy of equal employment opportunity at least every six months and measure progress against these stated objectives.

Equally important is the fact that all management personnel share in this responsibility and are assigned specific tasks. These include reporting relevant information, assisting in monitoring and reviewing affirmative action efforts, and identifying problem areas. Satisfactory and timely completion of the reporting and monitoring procedures described in the Affirmative Action Compliance Program is necessary for adequate performance by all those with such responsibilities.

Kenneth P. Trevett
President
10-01-08

Policy Concerning Equal Employment Opportunity for Disabled Persons, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Special Disabled Veterans

The Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research does not discriminate in the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities, who with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question. Neither does the Foundation discriminate against a Vietnam Era Veteran who is otherwise qualified with respect to the job in question. Further, it is the policy of the Company to take affirmative action in the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities, Vietnam Era Veterans and Special Disabled Veterans. This applies to all employment practices. Reasonable accommodations will be provided whenever possible in an effort to advance employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities and Special Disabled Veterans.

Employees and applicants are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the Acts covering these individuals.

John Barnes IV, Director, Human Resources, has been designated the EEO Coordinator for this program.

The affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities, Vietnam Era/Special Disabled Veterans may be reviewed by any employee or applicant for employment, in the Human Resources office, on normal business days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

I am committed to this affirmative action compliance program and expect your cooperation.

Kenneth P. Trevett
President
10-01-08