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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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University of Missouri Collected Rules

The Rules and Regulations for the University of Missouri System.

University of Missouri HR-102 Equal Opportunity Program

Equal opportunity shall be provided for all University of Missouri System employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and status as Vietnam era veteran.

MU ADA Website

 

7 CFR 18: Equal Employment Opportunity in the State Cooperative Extension Services

Provides a cooperative procedure involving the President and Secretary to assure that the Cooperative Extension
Service provides equal opportunity in employment to each individual without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

Protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older against employment discrimination based on age.

Civil Rights Act 1964

Enforces the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the US district courts to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations.  It authorizes the Attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, and for other purposes.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programs, services or activites receiving Federal financial assistance.  A person or a class of individuals may file a written complaint.  A representative may also file a complaint on behalf of someone.  The Department of Justice is charged with coordinating the enforcement efforts of nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.  The responsibility for enforcing Title VI rests with the federal agency that extended financial assistance.  For Extension Programs contact: USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250.  Phone: 202-720-2700.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the hiring, firing, promotion, wages, classification, employment referrals or assignment, extending or assigning the use of facilities, training, apprenticeships, fringe benefits, life insurance, pension and retirement programs and any other conditions or privileges of employment.  A person may file a complaint for her/himself, for a class of individuals or by a third party on behalf of other persons.  A 1978 amendment to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, also makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex for pregnancy, childbirth, or child birth related matters.

Civil Rights Act of 1991

Provides workers with more protection against bias and harassment; allows employees who successfully sue their employers, greater monetary damages and cost reimbursements.  Additionally, the act reversed certain Supreme Court rulings concerning Affirmative Action.  Explicitly prohibits quotas, except under certain consent decree provisions.  Provides for compensatory damages to be awarded for pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.  Allows for jury trial if the complaining party seeks compensation.  Shifts the burden of proof to the employer in Disparate Impact cases.

Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972

Prohibits discrimination based on sex, including admissions, financial aid, rules governing behavior, access to courses and training programs, extracurricular activities, other educational programs, and employment discrimination including wages, recruitment, hiring , job classification and most fringe benefits.  The regulations provide that recipients of Federal funds for education must treat pregnancy, childbirth, and termination of their own behalf or on behalf of others may file a complaint.  The agency responsible for enforcing this law is the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201.

Federal Equal Pay Act of 1963

Protects men and women who perform substantially equal work, requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility; under similar working conditions and in the same establishment; from sex based wage discrimination.

Family & Medical Leave Act 1993

Allows employees who have worked for the same employer for one year to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, under certain circumstances, such as the birth/adoption of a child or to care for a spouse or parent with a serious illness; exempts employers with fewer than 50 employees.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability in employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.  Complaining parties may send a letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974

Prohibits discrimination against any veteran because she/he is a veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam era in employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.  Persons wishing to file a complaint may send a letter to the Veteran's Employment Service of the Department of Labor through the local State Employment Office.  The agency responsible for enforcing this law is the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Veteran's Employment Service, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Prohibits employers from discriminating against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of a physical or mental disability.  In addition, it requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Title II

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities.

Executive Order 11246

Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.  This order requires Federal contractors or subcontractors with 50  or more employees and a contract of $50,000.00 or more, to develop affirmative action plans with goals and timetables designed to increase the number of women and racial minorities in their workforce.  Complaining parties may write to the director of the agency responsible.  The agency responsible for enforcing this order is the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.

Missouri State Statutes Chapter 213 Human Rights

Prohibits discrimination in public accommodations.

Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Missouri and Lincoln University on Extension Work

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EEO links EEO Manual
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Diversity & EEO Orientation

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MU ADA

ADA in MU Extension

Inclusivity in the Workplace

MU Extension Diversity Website

Voluntary Demographic Information Form