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FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
BBNC is committed to the fair and
equitable treatment of its employees.
An employee’s qualifications, skills,
and achievements are the only factors
upon which decisions concerning
hiring and promotions should be
based, subject to the BBNC
Shareholder Hire Preference Policy.
Hiring and promotion decisions must
be arrived at without regard to age,
race, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, disability,
marital or family status, or any other
category protected by law. BBNC does
not tolerate discrimination.
Your Responsibilities
Treat your fellow employees
with respect as you would like
to be treated. Do NOT treat your
fellow employees differently for
any reason.
Do no harm. The work environment
at BBNC should be safe and
welcoming. Do NOT make or
tolerate jokes, comments, or remarks
based on a person’s race, color,
gender, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, religion, disability,
marital or family status, or other
illegal consideration.
Operating with
Shareholder Hire
Shareholder Hire Preference Policy
BBNC was formed pursuant to the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act of 1971 (ANCSA), passed by
Congress to address aboriginal
land claims and promote the
welfare of Alaska Natives.
In furtherance of its goal and
pursuant to Title VII Civil Rights
Act, 43 USC 1626 (g), BBNC is
committed to providing benefits
to its shareholders through
training and employment
opportunities.
BBNC encourages and supports
Shareholder Hire in all companies. 
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