In all cases, the hiring authority shall have the final decision. Discrimination The City of Ellsworth shall not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any individual with regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability unless based upon a bonafide occupational qualification. The City of Ellsworth will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, 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, Department Head or the City Manager.
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. Hiring of Relatives For the purposes of this policy, a relative is any person who is related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage such as domestic partners, adopted children, and foster children. Relatives of persons currently employed by the City of Ellsworth may be hired only if they will not be working in the same department or be supervising or receiving supervision from a relative. Nor may City of Ellsworth employees be transferred into such a working relationship. One employee may be transferred to another vacant position, for which that employee is qualified.