Equal Employment Opportunity

Resources: Complaint Resolution

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

Complaint Resolution

Take appropriate and timely action when there are complaints or grievances.

People & Culture Complaint Coordinator Evaluates complaints alleging violations of Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM)....

Resources: Recruitment Process

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

Recruitment Process

Ensure equal opportunities for all staff and qualified applicants using a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory process.

General Resources for the Recruitment Process Hiring Process Checklist - Steps required for a compliant recruitment...

EEO Compliance: Campus Roles and Responsibilities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a foundational component of the University's work toward ensuring nondiscrimination, engagement, and belonging in the workplace. It is legally required due to the University's status as a federal contractor.

This page details responsibilities for implementation of EEO for UC Berkeley non-academic staff and those who manage them, including department chairs. (For EEO responsibilites in the academic workforce, please see the Academic...

Staff Affirmative Action Plan and Nondiscrimination Program

As a federal contractor, UC Berkeley complies with applicable federal regulations requiring the production of affirmative action plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. As a state contractor, UC Berkeley complies with California state regulations requiring the production of a nondiscrimination plan.

For questions about plans and programs for non-academic staff, contact staffeeo@berkeley.edu.

For questions about plans and programs for academic employees, see the...

Resources: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

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

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Ensure a discrimination-free workplace.

Nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment policies for posting in visible locations: EEOC: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster Labor Relations: Labor Law Posters...

Resources: Separation

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

Separation

Ensure fairness and nondiscrimination in the termination process.

HR Partners or People & Culture ELR Consultants - Guidance on the termination process and compliance with campus policies and procedures...

Resources: Promotion and Staff Development

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

Promotion and Staff Development

Make career development and promotional opportunities equally available to all interested and qualified employees.

People & Organization Development (POD) - Resources and learning opportunities for all employees to enhance individual and team performance ...

Resources: Workplace Accommodations

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

Workplace Accommodations

Make reasonable accommodations for employees as needed with respect to disability, religion, gender, sex, or other protected status.

People & Culture Staff Disability Reasonable Accommodation Program - This office supports staff with disabilities & their managers/...

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Equal Employment Opportunity is a term used by the federal government to refer to employment practices that ensure nondiscrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, religion, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or age. The principle behind EEO is that everyone should have the same access to opportunities in the workplace. It aims to:

eliminate discrimination in human resource policies and practices provide equal access and opportunity so that...