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Embracing diversity not only supports our status as an equal opportunity employer, it's also good for business, driving innovation and the enterprise. A diverse workforce is the key to understanding and responding to the variety of experiences, perspectives, and cultures represented in our markets around the world.
We encourage inclusion through a number of strategic partnerships that promote development opportunities for underrepresented groups and enable us to tap into a diverse talent pool. Our Employee Resource Network offers a variety of groups and online communities for meeting and sharing ideas with other people at Sun who have similar interests.
We believe that people should be treated fairly and with dignity. Anyone working for or applying to work for Sun is assessed on the basis of merit, skills, and experience only. We don't tolerate discrimination on any grounds: sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, religion, political or union affiliation, taking or requesting a family or medical leave if the employee is legally entitled to such leave, or any other characteristic of the individual that is protected by the law of the work location.
Our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy and Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
set the tone for Sun's inclusive work environment.
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Going Beyond Regulation
As a U.S. Federal contractor, Sun is subject to review by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In 2005, we obtained approval to move from site affirmative action plans to functional plans, extending accountability all the way up to our Executive Vice Presidents and our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) when the transition is completed next year.
Our goal is to fully comply with regulations and go beyond legal requirements on employment practices in the countries where we operate. For example, we provide sexual harassment training for our managers throughout the world—whether required by local laws or not. Similarly, our policies provide protection against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation for all our employees globally. We also work with individuals undergoing gender transformation to promote acceptance and respect in the workplace. Sun is a leader in providing domestic partner benefits, paid disability leave, and adoption benefits for employees.
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