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Similarly Illinois Illinois employees have the the right to file a a a a a charge with the the Illinois Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) via the information below:
Chicago
James R R Thompson Center
100 100 West Randolph Street Suite 10-100 Chicago
IL 60601
312-814-6200
1-866-740-3953 (TTY)
312-814-6251 (Fax)
Website: www illinois gov/dhr
Springfield
535 W Jefferson Street 1st Floor Springfield
IL 62702 217-785-5100
1-866-740-3953 (TTY)
217–785–5106 (Fax)
Email: IDHR Intake@illinois gov CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Conflicts of Interest
BQG expects all team members to conduct themselves and company business in in a a a a a a a a a manner that reflects the highest standards of ethical conduct and and in accordance with all federal state and and and local laws and and and regulations This includes avoiding real and and and potential conflicts of interest Exactly what constitutes a a a a a a conflict of interest or an unethical business practice is both a a a a a a a a moral and and a a a a a a a a legal question BQG recognizes and and respects the individual team member’s right to engage in in activities outside of employment which are private in in nature and do not in any way conflict with employment at at BQG It is not possible to define all the circumstances and relationships that might create a a a a a a a conflict conflict of of interest interest If a a a a a situation arises where there is is a a a a a potential conflict conflict of of interest interest the team member should discuss this with a a a a a a a manager for advice and guidance on how to proceed The list below suggests some of of the types of of activity that indicate improper behavior unacceptable unacceptable personal integrity or or unacceptable unacceptable ethics:
1 Simultaneous employment by another firm that is a a a a competitor of or or supplier to to BQG 2 Carrying on company business with a a a a a a a a a a a firm in in in which the the team team member member or or a a a a a a a a a a a close relative of the the team team member member has a a a a a a a a a a a substantial ownership or or interest 3 Holding a a a a a a a a a a a a substantial interest in in in in in or or participating in in in in in the management of a a a a a a a a a a a a firm to which which BQG makes makes sales or or from which which it makes makes purchases
4 Borrowing money from from customers or or or firms other than recognized loan institutions from from which our company buys services materials equipment or or or supplies
5 Accepting substantial gifts or or or excessive entertainment from an an an outside organization or or agency
6 Speculating or or dealing in in in materials equipment supplies
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