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12. Nondiscrimination in Employment
July 1, 2008
A. GENERAL
It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy1, 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. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws and University policies.
B. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual. Specifically, every member of the University community should be aware that the University is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and that such behavior is prohibited both by law and by University policy. It is the intention of the University to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and, if necessary, discipline behavior which violates this policy.
C. RETALIATION
University policy also prohibits retaliation against any employee or person seeking employment for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy. This policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment for giving such assistance as the complainant may seek, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment for participating in a way requested by the complainant or the University. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment.
D. COMPLAINTS
Information regarding applicable policies and procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment and for pursuing available remedies is available in the local Human Resources office.
Applicability: All Staff Members
1 Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and 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.