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EMPLOYMENT Each of us, as employees, is responsible for: <br />• regular and punctual attendance; <br />• reporting to work, ready to work with proper attire; <br />• good housekeeping skills (keeping self, work station, and surrounding areas as clean as possible); <br />• safe working practices and good work performance; <br />• cooperating with fellow employees to achieve the best results; <br />• mutual respect for those we work with; <br />• constructive participation in the operations and functions of the county by contributing <br />your individual ideas and by becoming personally involved in opportunities as they may arise; and <br />• portraying a positive image of the county, both at work and while in the community. <br />We believe that the work conditions, wages, and benefits we offer to our employees are competitive with those offered by other employers in this area and in this industry. If employees have concerns about work conditions or compensation, they are strongly encouraged to voice these concerns openly and directly to their supervisors. <br /> <br />Our experience has shown that when employees deal openly and directly with supervisors, the work environment can be excellent, communications can be clear, and attitudes can be positive. We believe that Cass County amply demonstrates its commitment to employees by responding promptly and effectively to employee concerns. <br /> <br /> EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 103 <br />Effective Date: 01/01/2016 In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Cass County will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Cass County does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of <br />race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military <br />service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, participation in lawful activity off the employer’s premises during non-working hours (which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interest of the County) or any other characteristic protected by law. The County may provide hiring <br />preference to veterans and disabled veterans, pursuant to N.D.C.C. §37-19.1. <br /> Cass County will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Cass County will not request or require a genetic test of any employee or applicant, nor will it collect or use any protected <br />genetic information in connection with any employment-related decisions. <br /> 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 <br />to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisors or the Human Resources <br /> Cass County 2