Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe^® is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

The Vitamin Shoppe's Human Resources department enforces the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. Employees or applicants with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Human Resources department.

We will not allow any employees or applicants to be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they filed a complaint; assisted or participated in an investigation or hearing; opposed any act or practice made unlawful by an equal employment opportunity law; or engaged in any other activity protected by law. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge