LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
The Home Depot believes that all people should be treated with dignity, and we will not accept conduct
that fails to show appropriate respect to others. Our core value of Respect for All People exemplifies
how we should treat our fellow associates, customers, suppliers, vendors and service providers.
Any conduct that fails to show appropriate respect to others, including fellow associates, customers,
professional customers, vendors, suppliers and service providers, violates the Company’s values. The
following are examples of unacceptable conduct: insults; threats; intimidation; ridicule; vulgarity;
discrimination; harassment; physical or verbal abuse; sexually explicit humor, conversation or behavior;
slurs or stereotyping; unwelcome sexual advances; unwelcome touching or invasion of personal space;
ignoring the rights of others; and insensitivity to the beliefs and customs of others.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace. Using illegal drugs at any time,
using alcohol when on the job or on Company premises or coming to work under the influence of
alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. This prohibition is a condition of employment. Any associate found
in violation of this condition of employment is subject to immediate termination. Please refer to THD’s
Standards of Performance for further detail.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES/DISCRIMINATION
The Home Depot is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all associates work in an
environment of mutual respect. We will not discriminate against any associate or applicant with regard
to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability (actual or perceived
physical or mental disability), medical condition, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, genetic
information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age,
sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other basis
prohibited under applicable law.
HARASSMENT
The Home Depot will not tolerate harassment in the workplace. Harassment or disrespectful behavior
can be verbal, non-verbal or physical. Examples include:
• Verbal harassment (e.g., epithets, derogatory comments or slurs)
• Physical harassment (e.g., assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical
interference with normal work or movement, when directed at an individual)
• Visual forms of harassment (e.g., derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings, or inappropriate
messages or photographs sent via text message, email, or any other means)
• Sexual favors (e.g., unwanted sexual advances, or the conditioning of an employment benefit
upon an exchange of sexual favors)
• Threats or intimidation
• Bullying behavior, including but not limited to threats, intimidation, coercion, ridicule, insults, or
belittling
• Scheduling in a punitive manner