It is the policy of the Block & Leviton LLP to ensure equal employment opportunities in accordance with the federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal and state laws and regulations will not be tolerated at Block & Leviton LLP.
Each partner and employee of Block & Leviton LLP will comply with all state and federal equal employment laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. This policy statement will be disseminated to all employees and will be made publicly available through Block & Leviton’s website. Each partner and employee is required to sign that they have read and agreed to abide by this EEO policy. Any partner or employee that violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which can be up to and including dismissal.
Persons who believe Block & Leviton LLP has discriminated against them may file a discrimination complaint with Jason M. Leviton or Whitney E. Street. The EEO Representatives have full authority to manage issues involving employment discrimination.Point of contact to file allegations of discrimination:
Jason M. Leviton, Esq.
260 Franklin Street,
Suite 1860
Boston, MA 02110
(617)398-5620
Whitney E. Street, Esq.
100 Pine Street,
Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415)968-1852
The purpose of Block & Leviton LLP’s Affirmative Action Program is to provide acceptable criterion that addresses employment and the effective utilization of economically disadvantaged persons in the work place. This program is not to impose numerical minimums or standards, however, adopting this program demonstrates a good faith effort to improve the equality of all citizens of the United States and will provide for a diversity of opinions at Block & Leviton LLP.
Block & Leviton LLP will make a good faith effort to recruit a diverse group of employees and provide equal opportunity for minorities, women and disabled persons. Block & Leviton LLP will advertise positions in media outlets that will provide information and access to the underserved populations, to the extent feasible.
Block & Leviton LLP will utilize procedures, processes and techniques that are fair and do not have an adverse impact on minorities, women or disabled persons. Prospective employees will not be excluded from the hiring process due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation , national origin, disability, age, military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal and state laws and regulations.
Block & Leviton LLP will provide newly hired employees with basic employment information on their first day of work. New employee position descriptions, fringe benefits information, policies, procedures and EEO are a few of the topics which will be discussed during the individuals first day as an employee of Block & Leviton LLP. Employees will not be denied fringe benefits and/or opportunities for promotion based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal and state laws and regulations.
Block & Leviton LLP will evaluate the performance of their employees on an annual basis. These annual reviews will provide the necessary supervisory feedback to identify areas to be improved as well as to reinforce those activities that meet or exceed standards. Performance appraisal will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal and state laws and regulations.
Block & Leviton LLP will attempt to diversify its workforce by utilizing training and apprenticeship programs with diverse participants, to the extent feasible. Training and apprenticeship programs can increase the number of qualified minorities and will help Block & Leviton achieve a truly diverse workplace.
Block & Leviton LLP will set clear disciplinary standards and warn of consequences for noncompliance. Discipline will be designed to rehabilitate employees who choose to correct their behavior as well as justify the termination of those who do not. The employer will not mistreat or unfairly discipline an employee based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,, national origin, disability, age, military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal and state laws and regulations.
Block & Leviton LLP will conduct exit interviews as a problem-solving tool in an attempt to reveal reasons for employee turnover. Exit interviews can provide the organization with information about how to correct the causes of discontent and reduce the costly problem of employee turnover.
Block & Leviton LLP will ensure that its employees understand the terms and spirit of the EEO plan and hold all employees accountable for the implementation and effectiveness of the plan. Moreover, one partner of Block & Leviton LLP is assigned to monitor the effectiveness of the EEO plan and ensure that is being carried out fully and completely.
Block & Leviton LLP will make a good faith effort to solicit business from certified minority owned businesses.
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