Purpose

Quail and Condor Bakery is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Our policy applies to all employees, applicants, interns, volunteers, contractors, and individuals providing services in the workplace, regardless of status or position.

Policy Statement

Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any form will not be tolerated. This includes conduct based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age (over 40), sex/gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Scope

This policy covers all Quail and Condor Bakery employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and all other individuals interacting with Bakery operations.

Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited behavior includes (but is not limited to):

• Verbal abuse, derogatory jokes or comments, slurs, or unwanted sexual advances.
• Visual displays such as derogatory posters, cartoons, drawings, or gestures.
• Physical conduct, including assault, blocking movement, or threats.
• Any conduct, intentional or unintentional, that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment.

Complaint Procedures

Employees are encouraged to report any instance of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as soon as possible. Complaints can be made in any of the following ways:

• To a manager or supervisor
• Directly to the owner or designated HR representative
• Through a complaint hotline or email (if one exists)
• To the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • For information and to file a complaint, contact the CRD:
  • https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/employment/

A complaint may be made verbally or in writing. Employees are not required to report to their direct supervisor if uncomfortable.

Investigation and Response