It is the policy of The Arc of Anchorage to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of such individual's race, color, age, national origin, sex, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Arc of Anchorage will take affirmative action to make sure all employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including hiring, introductory period, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall, termination, and retirement.