| Description: | The Illinois Department of employment Security "IDES" maintains a positive and determined commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accord with the mandates of the Illinois Human Rights Act. In accord with these mandates and those of corollary federal laws, IDES employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, layoff, and the awarding of benefits, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin / ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, arrest record, military status, veteran status, or unfacorable other than dishonorable discharge from military service. Under additional federal mandates, IDES employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's affiliation or belief. The IDES Affirmative Action Plan is a detailed, results-oriented set of procedures and processes designed to support and reaffirm this policy. | |