Nondiscrimination Statement for Publications
Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Employment Practices (effective July 1, 2008)
The University of California prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy [1], physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994). [2]
University policy also prohibits retaliation against any employee or person seeking employment for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy, or against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or who participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. [3]
University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
- Academic: Inquiries regarding equal employment opportunity policies for faculty may be directed to the Office for Faculty Equity or (510) 642-1935. Specific questions about sexual/racial harassment may be directed to Nancy Chu, Title IX/VI Compliance Officer, in the Campus Climate and Compliance Office, at (510) 643-7985 and/or tixco@berkeley.edu.
- Staff and Management: Edith Ng, Staff Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance, 641 University Hall, #1130, (510) 642-5002. For information, consultation, or intervention to promptly and equitably resolve an action that you believe constitutes discrimination on a prohibited basis (including sexual harassment or failure to accommodate), contact the Discrimination Complaint Resolution Officer at (510) 643-9450 and/or idcr@berkeley.edu.
- Other: For information on other groups, including student applicants, and current students, go to the "Resolving Discrimination Issues" section of the Campus Climate and Compliance Office website at http://ccac.berkeley.edu/resolving.shtml.
[1] Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
[2] Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.
[3] Covered veterans includes veterans with disabilities, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, veterans who served on active duty in the U. S. Military, Ground, Naval or Air Service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or Armed Forces service medal veterans.