Affirmative Action & EEO

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) are foundational components of the University's work toward ensuring an equitable and inclusive workplace for its employees. They are also legally required due to the University's status as a federal contractor.

This page details responsibilities for implementation of EEO and AA for UC Berkeley non-academic staff and those who manage them, including department chairs. (For AA responsibilites regarding academic personnel, please consult the...

Why Diversity?

Managing a diverse workforce contributes to staff retention and productivity. It enhances our organization's responsiveness to an increasingly diverse world of customers, improves relations with the surrounding community, increases our ability to cope with change, and expands the creativity of our organization. In addition to supporting these business goals, managing diversity contributes to goals unique to UC Berkeley as a public institution, such as increased accessibility and accountability to all residents of the state.

This website...

Staff Affirmative Action Plan

The UC Berkeley Staff Affirmative Action Plan serves as a working document that outlines UC Berkeley's policies, responsibilities, priorities and programs for ensuring equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

As an employer that receives federal contract and grants funds, the University of California must maintain an affirmative action plan. The plan is evaluated, monitored, and updated annually. A copy of the Staff Affirmative Action Plan is available for review at the Central Human Resources front desk as well as at...

The following links provide information and resources for supervisors and managers on key work areas where Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) apply.

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Ensure a discrimination-free workplace.

Nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment policies for posting in visible locations: EEOC: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" Poster Labor Relations: Labor Law Posters...