Equal Opportunity Employer

East Central Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  This commitment applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages and benefits, and harassment. 

Equal Opportunity Provider

East Central Electric is an equal opportunity provider.  All qualified member applicants have equal access to our programs, services, and resources without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, and disability. 

Cooperative Commitment

The cooperative is committed to providing fair treatment in its services and employment practices for all people, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

This cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer/Vet/Disabled.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_cust.html(link is external) and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.  To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)       mail:      U.S. Department of Agriculture

                                              Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

                                              1400 Independence Avenue, SW

                                               Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)        fax:         (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

(3)        email:   program.intake@usda.gov

 

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Cooperative will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), disability, genetic information, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic to the extent protected by federal, state or local laws.

Discrimination and Harassment

East Central Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct by or toward an employee, or third-party individual (members, vendors, contractors, etc.) for any reason. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. Violations of any of these policies could lead to disciplinary action.

Workplace Accommodations

The cooperative shall make reasonable accommodations in the design of the workplace which will take into consideration individual employee’s capabilities and limitations.  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you require a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of your job, notify your supervisor or the Department of Human Resources.

At-Will Employment

East Central Electric is an at-will employer. This means that regardless of any provision in this handbook, either you or the Cooperative may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.