Dean of Faculty
Faculty Handbook - Fall 2009
Return to Table of ContentsI. B. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
(Source: Human Resources, 7/1/94)
Reed College Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Equal opportunity at Reed College is the fundamental philosophy that has characterized the College since it was founded. All relationships with the College are based on personal merit.
The College will not discriminate on the basis of individual characteristics of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.
The College maintains a strict policy which prohibits unlawful harassment in any form.
Oregon Civil Rights law (ORS 659.030)
It is unlawful for a public or private employer to refuse to hire, or to fire, or to discriminate against an individual in compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of that individual's:
| race | expunged juvenile record |
| color | association with anyone in a protected class |
| religion | family relationship |
| sex | opposition to safety and health hazards |
| national origin | mental or physical handicap |
| marital status | application for workers' compensation benefits |
| age (18 or older) |
It is also unlawful to refuse to grant an employee's request for a pregnancy leave, parental leave of absence or for family medical leave.
City of Portland
It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee on the basis of sexual orientation.
Federal Laws
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits different rates of pay based on sex.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for people 40 years and older.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 503 requires affirmative action in employment for disabled people.
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 requires affirmative action in employment for Vietnam veterans and disabled veterans.
Executive Order 11246 as amended requires affirmative action in employment for women and minorities.