EEO Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
United Power is an equal opportunity and an Affirmative Action employer. As such, United Power is dedicated to the principles of equal employment in any term, condition or privilege of employment. United Power does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability or other status protected by state or local law:

• All personnel decisions will be made without regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exist. Decisions will be based upon individual ability, specialized background and job performance, among other things, using valid job related criteria.
• All other personnel actions, including but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, demotion, termination, layoff, training and development, educational assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Intimidation, harassment or bias based upon discriminatory grounds will not be tolerated, and may result in termination of employment.
• An updated Affirmative Action Plan will completed annually and will be available to review from the Human Resources Department.
• United Power will prepare and submit such reports and other information as may be required by agencies having jurisdiction in these matters. Overall responsibility for the development and execution of United Power's Affirmative Action Program is delegated to the Human Resources Manager as EEO/AAP Coordinator. The EEO/AAP Coordinator will provide the Chief Operations Officer with periodic EEO activity reports.