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Ensure an environment of inclusiveness and a commitment to diversity in the
company.
Develop, administer, and advocate policies and procedures that foster fair, consistent,
and equitable treatment for all.
Adhere to and advocate the use of published policies on conflicts of interest within
the company.
Prioritize obligations to identify conflicts of interests or the appearance thereof;
when conflicts arise, disclose them to relevant stakeholders.
Acquire and disseminate information through ethical and responsible means.

Ensure only appropriate information is used in decisions affecting the employment
relationship.
Investigate the accuracy and source of information before allowing it to be used in
employment-related decisions.
I recommend that leadership and HR review SHRM’s Code of Ethical and Professional
Standards as well as develop sufficient technical knowledge of ADA, EEO, State Human
Rights laws, and other laws, so there is clarity regarding how these must inform our com-
pliance roles and responsibilities at (Company).
I recommend that we create a structure for rational, informed, respectful discussion of
all employment decisions to ensure that we are acting consistently, ethically, and in
compliance with laws and policies. I also recommend that those included in these dis-
cussions be encouraged to contribute their knowledge, research, questions, and concerns
and that we consider who, if anyone, should recuse themselves from involvement in the
decision-making process. I again recommend that we take full advantage of technical
assistance resources available to us when there is disagreement among us, including the
following:
ADA and ADAAA Technical Assistance
EEOC Technical Assistance

State Division of Human Rights Technical Assistance
City Commission on Human Rights

OSHA Technical Assistance
DOL DOSH Technical Assistance
FLSA Technical Assistance
FMLA Technical Assistance

JAN Technical Assistance
DOL Technical Assistance
Others, as needed

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