3.6. SR 12-17-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City pledges its best efforts to avoid discrimination against or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law. The City prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any employee or job applicant on the basis of protected class status. Employees who participate in discrimination in violation of this Policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination. Retaliation against any employee for making a complaint under this Policy or assisting with investigations of complaints made under this Policy is also strictly prohibited. Any person who feels that he/she has been discriminated against should contact the City Administrator or Finance Director. DEFINITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 'STATUS Full-Time Employee: An employee who is regularly scheduled to work approximately 2080 hours per year. Part-Time Employee: An employee who is regularly scheduled to work less than 2080 hours per year and who generally works twelve months per year. Orientation Period Employee: An employee in his or her Orientation Period, as described below. Regular Employee: An employee who has completed his or her Orientation Period, as described below. Seasonal Employee: An employee who works in a position that is seasonal in nature; less than twelve months per year. The employee may work more than one hundred twenty days in any consecutive twelve month period. Temporary Employee: An employee scheduled to work fewer than 120 days in any consecutive twelve month period. Applicant: Any person applying for a paid or volunteer position. ORIENTATION PERIOD The City of Elk River regards the Orientation Period as an integral part of the employment process. During the Orientation Period, the City and the new employee should consider whether the employment situation appears to be satisfactory.