NYCOTBC EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POLICY STATEMENT

             The following is New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement This policy is reflective of federal, state and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment The New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to preventing discrimination by ensuring that all employees are aware of their rights and obligations under this policy and by encouraging a work environment that tolerates and appreciates differences among employees.

             Federal, state and/or local laws prohibit employment discrimination based on:

*Age *National Origin

*Alienage *Prior Record of Arrest or Conviction

*Arrest/Convictions *Carrier Status

* Race *Citizenship Status

* Retaliation for Filing/Assisting in an Investigation of a Complaint

*Color * Religion

*Creed * Sabbath Observance

*Disability * Sexual Harassment

*Gender * Sexual Orientation

*Genetic Predisposition * Victims of Domestic Violence

*Marital Status * Transgendered Persons

These laws prohibit discrimination, which affects:

*Recruitment * Testing

*Hiring * Assignments

*Training * Transfers

*Working Conditions * Discipline

*Salary & Benefits *Termination

*Evaluations *Promotions

Any Other Terms and/or Conditions of Employment

 The law requires that reasonable accommodations be made for employees with disabilities. The law also requires that reasonable accommodations be made for an employee's religious observance.

            All employees are directed to comply with both the letter and the spirit of these laws. All personnel should work to maintain an atmosphere of appreciation of the diversity reflected in our staff, and to promote understanding among co-workers. Managers and supervisors are directed to make all employment decisions in accordance with the OTBC EEO Policy, and to ensure compliance with the policy in their areas of responsibility.

            If any employee feels that a manager, supervisor or another employee has discriminated against her or him, they should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Office. The EEO Officer is Doreen Wong, who may be reached at 212 221-5200, extension 5443. The EEO office is located at 1501 Broadway, Room 1100. EEO Manager Martin Tall can be reached at extension 5196 and EEO Director Barbara Young can be reached at extension 5003. The Equal Opportunity Officer has the authority to recommend to the President that disciplinary action be taken against any employee who has committed an unlawful discriminatory act.

           All complaints will be handled in confidence. No employee may retaliate against or harass any person for filing an EEO complaint or for cooperating in the investigation of a complaint Any employee who engages in such retaliation or harassment shall be subject to discipline which may include reprimand, suspension, probation, demotion, transfer, fine or termination.

           We encourage all employees to access the resources available within NYCOTBC to address any concerns you may have. The implementation of this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is one of the Corporation's highest priorities and has my full support