GSI will abide by the policy of providing Equal Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies thereof.

GSI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, physical handicap, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of GSI, including hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.