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Human Resources Policies

HR01 Fair Employment Practices

Policy Status: 

Under Review

Subject Matter Expert: 

Lori Yacisin, 814-865-9343, lay104@psu.edu

Policy Steward: 

Vice President for Human Resources

  • Purpose
  • Nondiscrimination
  • Equal Access
  • Employee Recruiting Through Agencies or Societies
  • Reports on Fair Employment Practices
  • Cross References

    • PURPOSE:

    To insure the University's cooperation with the intent of Federal and State legislation directed toward taking steps to promote equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

    NONDISCRIMINATION:

    The University has affirmed a policy of nondiscrimination in all of its employment programs or activities.

    EQUAL ACCESS:

    The University is committed that all persons shall have equal access to employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy, contract, or state or federal authorities, and that the University does not discriminate against any person because of age as defined by law, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

    EMPLOYEE RECRUITING THROUGH AGENCIES OR SOCIETIES:

    In all solicitations to placement agencies or societies, a statement must be made indicating that all qualified applicants will receive fair and equitable consideration for employment.

    Since it is the responsibility of the Employment and Compensation Division to coordinate all help wanted advertising, that office will see that suitable statements are included in the appropriate advertisements. Unless clearly necessary (i.e., approved bona fide occupational qualifications for employment), any indication of sex or age will not be made.

    REPORTS ON FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:

    The Employment and Compensation Division is responsible for answering requests for reports concerning employment practices. Therefore, any contacts from agencies or groups requesting such information or reports should be directed to that office.

    CROSS REFERENCES:

    Other Policies in this Manual should also be referenced, especially the following:

    AD29 - Statement on Intolerance

    AD41 - Sexual Harassment

    AD42 - Statement on Nondiscrimination

    HR11 - Affirmative Action in Employment at The Pennsylvania State University

    AC76 - Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

    HR79 - Staff Grievance Procedure

    Date Approved: 

    March 31, 2011

    Date Published: 

    March 31, 2011

    Effective Date: 

    March 31, 2011