Southwestern Electric Cooperative

Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Rachel Sloan, Director of Human Resources. Any individual or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination, may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SWECI) is an equal employment opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at SWECI will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. SWECI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected classification, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Furthermore, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWECI does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a disability. SWECI will make reasonable accommodations, including modifications of cooperative policies and procedures in appropriate cases, for qualified individuals with disabilities, if such modifications do not cause the co-op undue hardship.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, placement, promotion, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absences, and access to benefits and training.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Director of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.