This page was last updated on December 4, 2024 at 11:46 AM.
Overview
It is the policy of the DOE to provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and without regard to the following protected categories:
- Perceived Race
- Color
- Religion
- Creed
- Ethnicity
- National Origin
- Alienage
- Citizenship Status
- Age
- Marital Status
- Partnership Status
- Disability
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
- Military Status
- Unemployment Status
- Prior Record of Arrest or Conviction
- Caregiver Status
- Consumer Credit History
- Predisposing Genetic Characteristics
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions
- Status as a Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Offenses or Stalking
It is also the policy of the agency to maintain a workplace environment free of harassment or discrimination on the basis of the above protected categories, including sexual harassment. This applies to any DOE employee on school property/DOE facilities or during a DOE program or activity, including online learning/working/ that subjects another employee to discrimination and harassment (as defined in the policy).
These protections also extend to applicants for employment and other individuals who do business with the DOE, work with DOE employees or students, use DOE facilities or interact with the DOE.
The complete policy, which includes DOE’s reporting protocols, complaint procedures, policy dissemination rules, and reasonable accommodations procedures is available below.