WORKPLACE PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS
You should expect that you will need some time to adjust to your new life in the U.S. Your host employer expects you to come to work and to learn and adjust quickly. However, if you are feeling overwhelmed, have questions, or just need extra help, please talk to your host employer. It is common practice in the U.S. to address problems and concerns with either your supervisor or the human resources department. By doing so, you and your employer have the opportunity to work together to fix any issues that may arise during your program.
Your first step should always be to discuss the problem with your host employer, as it is usually better for your host employer to hear your concerns from you before being contacted by us. If you encounter a problem that your employer is unable to address, please contact us directly to assist you. Always contact AJ1 whenever you have a serious concern, even if you've already informed your employer. If you encounter a problem that your employer is unable to address, please contact us directly to assist you. You may contact any manager at AJ1, including Karin Morrison, Responsible Officer, CEO
Email: Karin@AJ1.US
Direct line: 305-395-8881
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
It is essential that you treat everyone you encounter with respect. You should also insist on being treated with respect. Harassment or discrimination of any form is never acceptable.
Sexual harassment is behavior of a sexual nature that is uninvited, unwanted, and unwelcomed by the recipient. The behaviors include physical contact, verbal abuse, gestures, jokes, or written messages. If you feel uncomfortable about another employee's behavior towards you, speak with your supervisor or the human resources department regarding your concerns. Some behavior may simply be a matter of cultural differences, but you have the right to feel comfortable in the workplace.
Companies in the U.S. are typically not permitted to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnic origin. Some companies also prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. It is best to discuss your host employer's anti-discrimination policy with human resources so you can be sure that you are treated fairly and that you also treat others appropriately.
Sexual harassment and discrimination are serious matters in the U.S. If you feel that you have been the victim of either sexual harassment or racial discrimination in the workplace, please contact AJ1 right away. We can provide advice and assistance.
Drug Testing
Host organizations have the right to request that interns and trainees take a drug test. You may be tested before you start your training or at any point throughout your program. You may also be required to take a drug test if you are involved in an accident at the workplace. If you test positive for a controlled substance, you should expect to lose your internship (or training position) and to return to your home country immediately.