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The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and university policy, prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person at the University on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, or service in the uniformed services.
The University also prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence. These policies cover admission, employment, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. The University of California also prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information (including family medical history), gender, and gender expression.
Diversity in the workplace focuses on respect for all human differences, including age, cultural, ethnic, racial, international, linguistic, gender, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual orientation, and ability.
Equal opportunity employment promotes equality in the workplace. Equality refers to the protection of an employee’s civil rights. It also provides all employees fair access to employer benefits such as insurance, disability accommodations, compensation, promotions and job responsibilities.
Sexual Harassment per the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) defines sexual harassment as harassment based on sex or of a sexual nature; gender harassment; and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The definition of sexual harassment includes many forms of offensive behavior, including harassment of a person of the same gender as the harasser.
OEOD is the UCI Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) is responsible for the University's compliance with federal and state laws and University policies and procedures regarding discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and sex offenses. OEOD works to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and inclusive excellence at UCI.
Discrimination policies state that UC Irvine is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. Such behavior is prohibited by law and University policy. The University will respond promptly and effectively to reports of discrimination and harassment, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior that violates University policy and these Guidelines.