Rite Aid, a familiar presence on Main Streets across America, is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. This commitment is reflected in our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy and our participation in the federal E-Verify program, ensuring a fair and legally compliant environment for all associates and applicants.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Rite Aid
Rite Aid firmly believes in equal opportunity for all. In accordance with all applicable laws, we strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment against any individuals, be they associates, job seekers, contractors, students, or interns. This protection extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and respectful environment free from bias.
This policy covers a comprehensive range of protected characteristics, safeguarding individuals from discrimination based on actual or perceived traits. These include:
- Race: Including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, ensuring no bias based on racial identity.
- Religious Creed: Protecting the right to religious belief and practice without discrimination.
- Color: Ensuring equal opportunity regardless of skin color.
- National Origin: Prohibiting discrimination based on birthplace, ancestry, culture, or linguistic characteristics.
- Citizenship Status: Protecting individuals from discrimination based on their citizenship.
- Ancestry: Ensuring fairness regardless of family origin or heritage.
- Physical or Mental Disability: Providing reasonable accommodations and preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- Medical Condition: Protecting individuals from bias due to health status or medical history.
- Genetic Information: Safeguarding genetic data from being used for discriminatory purposes.
- Marital Status: Ensuring equal opportunity regardless of marital status, including registered domestic partnerships.
- Sex and Gender: Encompassing pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, related medical conditions, and ensuring gender equality.
- Gender Identity and Gender Expression: Protecting transgender individuals and those transitioning or perceived to be transitioning.
- Age (40 and over): Prohibiting age discrimination for individuals 40 years of age and older.
- Sexual Orientation: Ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all sexual orientations.
- Civil Air Patrol Status: Protecting against discrimination based on Civil Air Patrol affiliation.
- Military and Veteran Status: Honoring and protecting the rights of those who have served in the military.
- Reproductive Health Decisions: Safeguarding individual choices related to reproductive health.
- Any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law: Ensuring our policy is comprehensive and compliant with all legal protections.
These “protected characteristics” are central to our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflecting the diverse communities we serve on Main Street and beyond.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Reinforcing our commitment to safety and well-being at every Rite Aid location, including your neighborhood Main Street store, we maintain a drug-free workplace. This policy is in place to ensure a safe and productive environment for all our associates and customers. For detailed information, please refer to the complete policy document here.
E-Verify Program Participation
As part of our commitment to legal compliance and maintaining a lawful workforce, Rite Aid participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program. This system electronically verifies the employment eligibility of newly hired employees and most existing employees.
The E-Verify process, conducted in conjunction with Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, is completed on or before the first day of work for all new hires. It’s important to note that E-Verify is not used as a pre-screening tool for candidates; it is solely for post-hire employment verification.
For the most current information regarding the E-Verify program, please visit the official website: www.uscis.gov and click on the ‘E-Verify’ link at the bottom of the page.
Rite Aid’s participation in E-Verify underscores our dedication to maintaining a legally compliant and authorized workforce, contributing to the integrity of our operations on Main Street and across all our locations.
By upholding these principles of equal opportunity and lawful employment practices, Rite Aid strives to be not only a trusted pharmacy and retail destination on Main Street but also a responsible and equitable employer within the communities we serve.
