ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, 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) 690-74423.  Email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

Nespelem is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All staff members will be treated fairly at all times and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, genetic information or disability, and any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This applies to all personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion and demotion, layoff and recall, compensation and benefits, discipline, termination and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Harassment 

Nespelem is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful harassment. The Employer will not tolerate actions, words, jokes or comments based on an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Any employee, supervisor, school board members or bargaining unit member engaging in sexual or other unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.