Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Delta Dental Plan of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, qualified employment applicants, and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race or ethnicity (including hair types, texture, volume, length, protective styles or headdresses), color, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability or handicap, serious medical condition, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Delta Dental of NM will not tolerate discrimination with respect to any terms or condition of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotions, salary, benefits, and separations.

Delta Dental of NM will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees or employee applicants with known physical or mental disabilities to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and local law.

The Company expects all employees to act in accordance with this policy and take all steps necessary to maintain a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

If anyone believes that a violation of this policy has occurred, contact our People Services Director, Kimberly Schafer at kschafer1@deltadentalnm.com or 505-270-9851. The Company will investigate and take appropriate corrective action. Complaints and investigations shall be confidential to the maximum extent possible. No one, regardless of position or length of service is exempt from this policy.

No one will be subject to, and the Company prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of incidents of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

This policy is not intended to restrict communications or actions protected or required by state or federal law.

Delta Dental of New Mexico is also a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to: Executive Order 11246 (“E.O. 11246”); Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 503”); and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act (“Section 4212”).

Under E.O. 11246, federal law prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national orientation. Delta Dental of NM will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such individuals in all employment practices and the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment as prescribed by federal law.

Under Section 503, federal law prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability regarding any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Delta Dental of NM will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of the physical or mental disability in all employment practices and the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment as prescribed by the federal regulation.

Under Section 4212, federal law prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of a status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran (collectively, “Protected Veteran”) regarding any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Delta Dental of NM will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their status as a Protected Veteran in all employment practices and the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment as prescribed by the federal regulation. Delta Dental of New Mexico desires priority referrals from the State of Protected Veterans for job openings at all locations within New Mexico. The People Services Director is our “contractor official” responsible for hiring at all locations. If the Company uses any independent employment agencies or recruiters to assist in hiring, the Company will provide ESDS with the contact information for the job search organizations.