EEO Statement

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

1.  Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

HireSoFla is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a committed advocate for equal employment opportunity throughout South Florida’s healthcare workforce. We believe that diverse, inclusive workplaces deliver better patient care, stronger teams, and more resilient organizations  and we work to embed these principles into every recruitment and placement decision we make.

It is the policy of HireSoFla to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

2.  Scope of This Policy

This Equal Employment Opportunity Statement applies to all aspects of HireSoFla’s recruitment, placement, and staffing activities, including but not limited to:

• Recruiting, sourcing, and outreach to candidates
• Application processing and screening
• Phone screens, interviews, and candidate evaluation
• Credentialing and verification processes
• Candidate presentation to partner healthcare facilities
• Compensation discussions and negotiations
• Placement decisions and assignments
• Onboarding and orientation
• Ongoing support and career advancement opportunities
• Termination, replacement, or reassignment of placements

HireSoFla also requires that all partner healthcare facilities and employers using our staffing services comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. We will not knowingly facilitate or participate in any placement decision that violates federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

3.  Protected Characteristics

HireSoFla strictly prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic. These include, but are not limited to:

• Race or color
• Religion or creed
• Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions)
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity or gender expression
• National origin or ancestry
• Age (40 and over, as protected under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act)
• Physical or mental disability
• Genetic information
• Marital status or familial status
• Veteran status, military status, or status as a uniformed service member
• Citizenship status, immigration status, or authorization to work
• Any other characteristic protected by federal, Florida state, or local law applicable to the position or location

4.  Applicable Laws

HireSoFla complies with all applicable federal, Florida state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Equal Pay Act
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
• Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992
• Florida Equal Pay Act
• Florida AHCA regulations regarding healthcare worker qualifications and credentialing
• All applicable local ordinances in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County

5.  Reasonable Accommodation

HireSoFla is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the application process, during credentialing, and during placement, as needed and where reasonable.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our application or placement process, please contact us at info@hiresofla.com or call (561) 555-0142. We will engage with you in an interactive process to identify accommodations that allow you to participate fully in our Services, where reasonably possible.

Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to:

• Alternative application formats (such as completing forms by phone if our online form is inaccessible)
• Sign language interpretation or other communication assistance
• Adjusted timing for interviews or assessments
• Workplace modifications coordinated with partner facilities, where feasible
• Other accommodations consistent with the candidate’s specific needs and applicable law

6.  Religious Accommodation

HireSoFla will work in good faith to accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances of candidates and placed employees, in accordance with Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Religious accommodations may involve scheduling adjustments, dress code modifications, or other reasonable arrangements that allow candidates to practice their faith while fulfilling job responsibilities. If you need a religious accommodation, please notify us as early in the process as possible.

7.  Anti-Harassment Policy

HireSoFla maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to harassment based on any protected characteristic listed in this Statement. This includes sexual harassment, racial harassment, harassment based on religion or national origin, and harassment based on disability or any other protected characteristic.

Harassment includes unwelcome conduct  whether verbal, physical, visual, or electronic  that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Examples include slurs, derogatory comments, jokes, unwelcome touching, displays of offensive imagery, or any conduct that demeans a person because of a protected characteristic.

Candidates and placed employees who experience or witness harassment during interactions with HireSoFla or while on placement at a partner facility are encouraged to report it immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate corrective action.

8.  Anti-Retaliation Policy

HireSoFla strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who:

• Files a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful conduct
• Participates in an investigation of such a complaint
• Opposes practices they reasonably believe to be unlawful
• Requests a reasonable accommodation
• Exercises any other right protected by federal, state, or local law

Any individual found to have engaged in retaliation will be subject to appropriate corrective action, including possible termination of placement or services.

9.  How to Report Concerns

Candidates, placed employees, and partner facility staff who believe they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in connection with HireSoFla’s Services are encouraged to report it. Reports may be submitted in any of the following ways:

• By email: info@hiresofla.com (mark subject line “EEO Concern”)
• By phone: (561) 555-0142
• By mail: HireSoFla, 515 N Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• In person: by appointment at our West Palm Beach office

All reports will be treated with discretion and investigated promptly. We will keep the information shared as confidential as possible while still being able to investigate effectively. Individuals who report concerns in good faith are protected from retaliation, as described in Section 8.

10.  Filing External Complaints

In addition to reporting concerns directly to HireSoFla, candidates and employees retain the right to file complaints with external government agencies, including:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Miami District Office

Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 1500

Miami, FL 33131

Phone: 1-800-669-4000

Website: www.eeoc.gov

Florida Commission on Human Relations

4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110

Tallahassee, FL 32399-7020

Phone: (850) 488-7082

Website: fchr.myflorida.com

For employment-related concerns specific to Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County, you may also contact county-level human rights or equal opportunity boards. We are happy to provide additional contact information upon request.

11.  Commitment to Diversity in South Florida Healthcare

HireSoFla operates in one of the most ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse regions in the United States. South Florida’s strength comes from its diversity, and we believe healthcare staffing should reflect that diversity.

We actively seek qualified candidates from all backgrounds  including bilingual and multilingual caregivers, candidates from immigrant communities, candidates with disabilities, veterans, and individuals at all stages of their careers from new graduates to experienced professionals. We believe diverse care teams provide better patient care, particularly in a region where patients come from over a hundred different cultural backgrounds and speak dozens of languages.

We are committed to continuously improving our practices to reduce bias, expand opportunity, and ensure that every qualified caregiver in South Florida has access to meaningful work  regardless of background.

12.  Policy Review and Updates

This Equal Employment Opportunity Statement is reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and alignment with best practices. We reserve the right to update this Statement as needed. Material updates will be communicated through our Website.

13.  Contact Us

For questions about this Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, to request a reasonable accommodation, or to report a concern, please contact us:

HireSoFla

Attn: EEO / Compliance

515 N Flagler Drive, Suite P-300

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email: info@hiresofla.com

Website: hiresofla.com