Policy I1
Policy Name: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Responsibility for Maintenance: Human Resources and External Relations
Date of most recent changes: June 19, 2012
I. Policy Statement
The College prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status*, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. The College will comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
II. Reason for Policy
As stated in the College’s Principles of Community, “[r]especting the dignity and diversity of others is fundamental to the educational process, as well as the hallmark of citizen participation and interpersonal relationships.” Therefore the College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of unlawful discrimination, including harassment is strictly prohibited. The College will comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
III. Applicability of the Policy
This policy applies to all College employees. Additionally, the College prohibits students, vendors, suppliers, visitors, and any other individual that an employee comes in contact with during the course of their employment from discriminating against employees of the College based on any protected class or status.
IV. Related Documents and References
V. Contacts
| Subject |
Office Name |
Title or Position |
Telephone Number |
Email/URL |
Questions regarding EEO Policy
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Office of Human Resources
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HR Director, Administration
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(315) 498-2516
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hillk@sunyocc.edu
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VI. Definitions
| Term |
Definition |
*GINA
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. This act protects Americans against discrimination based on their genetic information when it comes to health insurance and employment.
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VII. Procedures
An employee who believes that the actions or words of an employee or non-employee have violated this policy, should report the behavior to the College immediately pursuant to the complaint procedure as outlined in Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Policy (Policy I5). This includes employees who witness or learn of possible policy violations.
The College will not retaliate, intimidate, threaten, discriminate, or otherwise take any adverse employment action against an employee who files a complaint, testifies, or assists in any complaint made under this policy or with a court or government agency.
Approved by the OCC Board of Trustees April 3, 2006
Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees June 19, 2012