The University of Wisconsin–Madison (hereinafter “the University”) is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and advancement to all qualified individuals and, in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military service, protected veteran status, honesty testing, arrest record or conviction record. The equal employment opportunity policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, screening, testing, selection, placement, evaluation, transfer, promotion, tenure, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
It is also the policy of the University to take good faith efforts to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The University’s EEO policy, as well as its regulatory obligations, have the full support of the Chancellor who has assigned responsibility for the implementation of the compliance program to the Director for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance Programs & Equal Employment Officer. Campus hiring authorities, including, but not limited to, Deans, directors, administrators, managers, and supervisors, have obligations and responsibilities under this policy. Each employing unit is charged, therefore, to conduct its recruitment and employment practices in adherence with this policy to promote equal employment opportunity and access. The University will maintain an audit and reporting system to monitor and ensure compliance with federal laws. Workforce Plan narratives for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are available for inspection by an employee or applicant upon request, during normal business hours, in UW-Madison’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance Programs located on campus at Bascom Hall. Interested persons should contact the OEEOCP to make arrangements.
Specific to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination for 1) filing a complaint; 2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of VEVRAA, Section 503 or any other federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; 3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by VEVRAA, Section 503 or any other federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; or 4) exercising any other right protected by VEVRAA or Section 503.
Employees and applicants who have questions or concerns regarding discrimination and harassment on the basis of their protected status including retaliation for participating in a protected activity may contact the Office of Compliance at uwcomplianceoffice@wisc.edu or call the office directly at 608-265-6018. Employees and applicants may also choose to contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs directly.
The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment and programs. Information on how to make a request for reasonable accommodations may be found on the Employee Disability Resources Office website. The University also provides reasonable accommodations for religious practices upon request. For guidance regarding religious accommodations contact the Office of Workforce Relations at wr@ohr.wisc.edu or call 608-265-2257.
Inquiries concerning this policy, and requests for information or assistance, may be directed to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance Programs (179A Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706, 608-262-3256 (relay calls accepted), oeeocp@cdo.wisc.edu
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