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Diversity Statement

Ross is an equal opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, veteran or military status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of Ross are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

Ross provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, and applicable state and local law. Any applicant who requires accommodation in the application process should contact our customer service department at 1-800-***-**** or by email at ad3bid@r.postjobfree.com. This department will connect the applicant with a local Human Resources representative who can assist. Any associate who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact his or her manager or HR Services and request an accommodation. Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Ross Stores, Inc. unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law. Ross Stores, Inc. is subject to governmental recordkeeping requirements for the administration of civil rights laws, and to comply with these laws, invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race and gender. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Ross Stores, Inc. does not use this information in its employment decisions, so whether or not you complete this section has no effect on your application, and responses will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you choose to submit it, the information will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable law.

• American Indian/Alaska Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America,

(including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.

• Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: Persons having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam. Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

• Black or African American: Persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

• Asian: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent,; including for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam.

• White: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.

• Hispanic/Latino: Persons of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

• Two or More Races: Non-Hispanic persons who identify with more than one of the following five races: (1) White, (2) Black,

(3) Asian, (4) Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, (5) American Indian/Alaska Native.