It is the policy of The Richland Hospital, Inc., not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment, because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, development disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.

Rhonda L. Sutton, Director of Human Resources, has been appointed Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and is responsible for planning and implementing our affirmative action program as well as the day-to-day monitoring of affirmative action related decisions and activities. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of programs or activities are charged to support this program. They shall provide leadership in implementing affirmative action goals and initiatives.

During the life of contact with the State of Wisconsin, The Richland Hospital, Inc. shall comply with s. 16.765, Wis. Stats., state regulations and federal laws relating to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The company shall continue to work cooperatively with government and community organizations to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities.