Equal Opportunity Employer

Effective Date: September 24, 2024

Linden Thomas values diversity and inclusion and strives to create a collaborative and

innovative work environment. The Company is an equal-opportunity employer and makes all

employment decisions on merit and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religious creed, sex (including

pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, familial

status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or

expression, veteran status, military status, family care or medical leave status, age, physical

or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other basis protected by

applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

It is the responsibility of all Associates to follow this policy. Any Associate who violates this

policy or engages in conduct that runs afoul of the spirit or letter of this policy, or our

commitment to equal opportunity employment, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to

and including termination of employment.

This policy also applies to the selection and treatment of independent contractors (personnel

working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies) and any other persons or

firms doing business for or with the Company.

Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to, observed, or has learned of any

form of discrimination in violation of this policy, is expected to report the conduct to their

Supervisor or Manager. Violations of this policy will not be tolerated. The Company will

promptly and thoroughly investigate issues that are brought to its attention and take

appropriate corrective action.

The Company strictly forbids retaliation against any individual who raises a concern about

discrimination, participates in a complaint or discrimination investigation, who assists with

the preparation or filing of a discrimination charge, who testifies or participates in an equal

employment proceeding, or otherwise assists with a discrimination charge.