Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA)

Purpose
To ensure compliance with the spirit and content of the Federal and State anti-discrimination laws, as well as the Executive Order requiring Affirmative Action compliance.

Policy
At Goodwill Keystone Area, employment and advancement opportunities are offered to the most qualified individuals without regard to sex, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics by statute. Additionally, the Organization assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to age, disability or veteran status. In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 11246 and as part of our commitment to equality, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination, and to act affirmatively in all aspects of employment including:

• Hiring, training, placing, promoting, transferring, demoting, laying off and terminating of personnel;
  
• Recruitment, including advertising and solicitation for new employees;
  
• Treatment during employment, including use of facilities and working conditions;
  
• Participation in the employee Benefit Program; and
  
• Compensation, including starting rate of pay and increases.

The continued success of Goodwill Keystone Area's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy can only be assured if each of us does his or her part in exercising active support of this program. This includes all contacts, direct or indirect, with members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans to assure them of our sincere desire to provide fair and equal consideration to all applicants and employees. Any questions relating to this policy should be directed to the Human Resources Department or President.