Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at ARAG where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal opportunity and equal consideration will be afforded to all applicants and employees in personnel actions which include recruiting and hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, or termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.