Policy

Western Piedmont Community College supports a work environment that fosters respect and values all people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran or National Guard status.  WPCC seeks opportunities to promote diversity and inclusion at all occupational levels of its workforce through Equal Employment Opportunity “EEO” initiatives.

Therefore, all full-employees will be granted eight hours of paid leave for a day of observance to utilize a day of significance, including days of cultural, religious or personal observation per fiscal year.

Legal Reference:

1 C SBCCC 200.94(a)(20)

State of NC Executive Order No. 262