The county is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, religious affiliation, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of a sensory, mental or physical disability.
(Ord. 563 (2018) § 1, 2018)
Employment in Kitsap County is based on the principle of equal opportunity and this principle will be implemented in all county personnel-related actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, testing, training, promotion, compensation, transfer and all other terms and conditions of employment in all job classifications.
(Ord. 563 (2018) § 2, 2018)
Harassment based on race, color, religion, religious affiliation, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of a sensory, mental or physical disability is a form of discrimination.
(Ord. 563 (2018) § 3, 2018)
Retaliation is any adverse or hostile action against an employee who in good faith reports discrimination.
(Ord. 563 (2018) § 4, 2018)
Every county official must ensure procedures are established for employees to report harassment or discrimination. Officers appointed by the board of county commissioners must follow policies and procedures adopted by the board.
(Ord. 563 (2018) § 6, 2018)