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from sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on account of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Individuals with Disabilities
In conformance with the provisions of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-741.5 (a), as amended, Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the known applicant or employee is qualified. MCCCD agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat known qualified individuals with disabilities without regard to their physical or mental disability in all human resources selection and decision practices, such as the following: advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including probation, suspension, and/or termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation, recruitment, social/recreational programs, and training. MCCCD will also continue to administer these practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, all applicants and employees are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the Act.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Other Eligible Veterans, Special Disabled Veterans, and Vietnam Era Veterans
In conformance with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, and the implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-250 (k), Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because they are a special disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in regard to any position for which the known applicant or employee is qualified. MCCCD agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat known qualified special disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans without discrimination based upon their disabled or veteran status in all human resources selection and decision practices, such as the following: advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including probation, suspension, and/ or termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation, recruitment, social/ recreational programs, and training. MCCCD will continue to administer these practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, MCCCD agrees to post all suitable job openings at the local office of the State employment service where the job opening occurs.This includes full-time, temporary greater than 3 days’ duration, and part-time employment. Finally, all applicants and employees are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the Act.
5.1.8 Policy Prohibiting Harassment
A. Policy
The policy of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of harassment that is based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Such prohibited harassment includes but is not limited to sexual violence, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and/or physical conduct or communications constituting harassment with regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal law.
Employee complaints of harassment must be reported to the District Office of Equal Employment and Opportunity.
Harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information violates MCCCD Policy when the conduct is unwelcome, verbal, or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe, or pervasive that it alters working conditions and creates a hostile environment for employees. The unwelcome behavior may be based on power differentials, the creation of a hostile environment, or retaliation for harassment complaints. Harassment by and between any student or employee (paid, unpaid, or contract), is prohibited by this policy.
Due process is afforded any employee accused of harassment. Upon receipt of a complaint, an immediate preliminary review will be conducted to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe the nondiscrimination policy may have been violated. If so, then a prompt, thorough, impartial investigation will be conducted by the authorized administrator, or designee. If the final decision is that harassment occurred, the college will take immediate action to eliminate the hostile environment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. Remedies for the complainant will also be sought.Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination for employees, sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion for students, and appropriate sanctions against campus visitors. This policy applies to prohibited conduct that occurs both on and off campus and covers employees, and visitors.