Equal Employment Opportunity

EEOC employees and job applicants are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections apply to all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, training, and career development. Additionally, the EEOC provides to employees and applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities; for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

EEOC employees and applicants also are protected from retaliation. Acts of retaliation against anyone engaging in protected activity—such as reporting or opposing discrimination or harassment, requesting a reasonable accommodation, participating in the EEO process, whistleblowing, or exercising any appeal or grievance rights—are strictly prohibited. The EEOC’s RESOLVE Program also includes a Non-Retaliation Statement to protect participants, and the agency takes prompt action against discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, including sexual harassment, by employees, agents, or non-employees.

It is our shared responsibility to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This includes preventing harassment based on any protected category. Managers and supervisors play a critical role in preventing and addressing harassment, while all employees are reminded of their duty to not engage in harassing conduct and to report any such conduct promptly if it occurs.

BNBI further commits to maintain equal opportunity plans and programs as required by such regulations. BNBI maintains a written program in place for Affirmative Action. Portions may be viewed upon request.