Employment-Related Matters
The University of California is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. The university prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with the University of California. In addition, the university prohibits harassment of an employee, applicant, paid or unpaid intern, volunteer, person participating in a program leading to employment, or person providing services pursuant to a contract. The university undertakes affirmative action, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
The university prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy1, physical, mental health or cognitive disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services2, including protected veterans. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation.
In addition, the university prohibits harassment based on the above protected characteristics of an employee, applicant, paid or unpaid intern, volunteer, person participating in a program leading to employment, or person providing services pursuant to a contract.
If the harassment is sexual in nature, the university’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH) policy will apply. Local SVSH resource information can be found at the UC Sexual Violence Prevention and Response website.
University policy prohibits retaliation for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy against any person employed; seeking employment; providing services pursuant to a contract; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer capacity, or training program leading to employment with the University of California. This policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment.
While absolute confidentiality cannot be promised, those hearing and investigating discrimination and harassment complaints apply a strict business need-to-know standard when sharing or disclosing information as needed to conduct an investigation, to work toward a resolution, and as university policy, campus policy, and state or federal law dictate. We ask that all involved parties maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality.
UC Santa Cruz maintains comprehensive complaint processes to address discrimination and harassment concerns to ensure that appropriate confidentiality is maintained; that reporters and responding parties receive timely responses; that investigations are conducted in a timely fashion by impartial, qualified personnel; systems are in place for documenting and tracking progress; and that appropriate remedial actions and resolutions are offered.
University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws.
Inquiries regarding the university's affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and harassment and nondiscrimination policies for academic, staff and student employment may be directed to Sonjé Dayries, JD at the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 831-459-2686 or email sdayries@ucsc.edu.
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- Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
- Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.