Business Ethics and Conduct

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sni Valley will be based on performance, qualifications, and abilities. Sni Valley does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. No person, or employee, no matter what his/her title or position has the authority, expressed, actual, apparent or implied, to discriminate against another employee of the District. This policy applies while on the job or during any District-related activity.

Sni Valley will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Fire Chief. You are not required to directly confront the person who is the source of your report, question, or complaint before notifying any of those individuals listed. Nevertheless, you are required to make a reasonable effort to make harassment or discrimination known should it exist. The District prohibits retaliation made against any employee who lodges a good faith complaint of discrimination, or who participates in any related investigation. The District recognizes that making false accusations of discrimination in bad faith can have serious consequences for those who are wrongly accused. The District prohibits deliberately making false and/or malicious discrimination allegations, as well as deliberately providing false information during an investigation. Anyone who violates this rule is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Policy No.  104  Issued  6/29/2000  Applicable  6/29/2000