TNSTEP believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, TNSTEP will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.