13.5 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the Company policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or status as a Vietnam era veteran, to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. This policy applies to all areas of employment, job assignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and discharge. The company abides by all federal and state laws regarding employment practices, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act.