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Ads by Google      Governor's Office of Equal Opportunity Home Page The Governor's Office of Equal Opportunity (GOEO) is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for over 34,000 state employees by administering and facilitating compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability. http://www.governor.state.az.us/eop   (60 words)      Equal Time Rule Although the airtime given to Mayor Daley was not directly related to his re-election campaign, the FCC ruled that his appearance triggered the equal opportunity provision of Section 315. As one congressman put it, "American politics will be largely at the mercy of those who operate these stations." When the Radio Act was superseded by the Communications Act of 1934, the equal time provision became Section 315 of the new statute. Lar Daly, who had run for a variety of public offices, sometimes campaigning dressed as Uncle Sam, was running for mayor of Chicago. http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/E/htmlE/equaltimeru/equaltimeru.htm   (920 words)      Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Website The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission co-presented a forum on the Anti Terrorism Bill 2005 in Canberra on 31 October 2005 with the ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner and in Darwin on 3 November 2005 with the NT Law Society on the national security laws and human rights. President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, John von Doussa QC, today stressed the need to stop and consider the practical implications of the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005 and the context in which it will operate before it is passed as law. The President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission John von Doussa QC and staff provided oral evidence before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Anti-Terrorism Bill (No. 2) 2005 in Sydney today. http://www.hreoc.gov.au   (3233 words)      2.18 Equal Employment Opportunity The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (EOD) coordinates training for all employees in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with state and federal law and regulations The president has delegated the responsibility for implementing this policy to hiring managers. http://www.uth.tmc.edu/ut_general/admin_fin/planning/pub/hoop/02/2_18.html   (267 words)      Equal Opportunity Fort Lewis College Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy is being revised. Fort Lewis College Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Board of Trustees Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy http://www.fortlewis.edu/faculty_staff/equal_opportunity   (102 words)      University of Kentucky Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. Questions concerning compliance with regulations may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Office, 13 Main Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0032, (859) 257-8927) or at http://www.uky.edu/evpfa/eeo. Any problems with or questions about a University of Kentucky Web site either in failure to comply with these guidelines or due to particular needs not covered by those guidelines may be directed to the site's maintainer or to the University at webmaster. http://www.uky.edu/Home/Web/eo   (177 words)      Office for Equal Opportunity Welcome to the North Carolina State University Office for Equal Opportunity. http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action   (48 words)      Equal Opportunity Services - President's Policy Statement on EEO/AA As University President, I commit this institution to fulfill both the spirit and the law of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. As President, I reaffirm our pledge to base decisions on employment and promotion on the principle of equal employment opportunity. Linda H. Millstone, Deputy to the Vice President and Director of Equal Opportunity Services, reports to the President on allegations of discrimination. http://www.utexas.edu/eos/pres.html   (333 words)      Equal_Employment_Opportunity The Disciplinary Action Report for all disciplinary actions imposed on employees within each county and institution will be compiled monthly and submitted to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Health by the tenth day of the following month. Any background information received by the investigator will be used to assist in the investigation and not to prejudge the complaint's merits. The United States agency responsible for civil rights enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX Of the Education Amendments of 1972; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. http://www.doh.state.fl.us/equopp/Policies/Equal_Employment_Opportunity.htm   (7606 words)      Meriter Health Services - Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meriter is in compliance with the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all-applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to non-discrimination in service delivery. 16.765 Wisconsin Statutes and an Affirmative Action Plan in compliance with Madison General Ordinance Sections 3.23 and 3.58 of the City of Madison Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Ordinance. To further this policy, we have established Affirmative Action Programs for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans in compliance with United States Department of Labor Relations; s. http://www.meriter.com/career/eeo.htm   (470 words)      Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) - HUD Kendrick is charged with administering federal fair housing laws and establishing national policies that ensure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. New Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Confirmed Kim Kendrick is the new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm   (319 words)      Equal opportunity Commonwealth Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 Commonwealth Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 Refers to a range of duty of care or support responsibilities an individual may have as a member of a family. http://www.unisa.edu.au/policies/policies/corporate/C02.asp   (1255 words)      eeolaw.com: Equal Employment Opportunity Law This site provides information and services related to equal employment opportunity law. This web site provides information to employers about our services regarding equal employment opportunity law in California. You should confirm all of the information before you rely on it for legal purposes. http://www.eeolaw.com   (175 words)      Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at The University of Alabama Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at The University of Alabama The Office works with University Administration, departments, and committees to ensure that University policies and programs comply with applicable nondiscrimination requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs supports the University's efforts to foster a diverse student body and workforce. http://eop.ua.edu   (81 words)      U.S. Department of Labor - Find It By Topic - Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent federal agency that promotes equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance. Civil Rights Center, a division of the Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), which oversees EEO in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance as well as assuring equal opportunity for all applicants to and employees of DOL. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a division of the Employment Standards Administration (ESA), which oversees employers holding federal contracts and subcontracts. http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination   (178 words)      Equal Opportunity - Introduction The Boston University Office of Equal Opportunity is primarily responsible for ensuring that the University's active commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action is realized, and that the University maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to equal opportunity and affirmative action. The Office coordinates equal opportunity activities and monitors adherence to equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and guidelines throughout the University. It works closely with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Human Resources, and the Boston University Medical Campus Personnel Office to prepare the University's annual affirmative action plan. http://www.bu.edu/hr/policies_procedures/equal/equal.shtml   (235 words)      Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is required by law and ensures that Federal employees or applicants are protected against discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) established the EEO complaint process to ensure that employees receive the protections guaranteed by law. Every employee is expected to comply with both the tenets of law, and agency policy with regard to nondiscrimination in our internal employment matters, federally assisted programs, and other external activities and decision making. http://www.faa.gov/ahr/eoss/ModlEnvr/eeo.htm   (1772 words)      EEO — Equal Opportunity Help members of the university community to comply with BYU policies, as well as state and federal law, as they pertain to equal opportunity issues. Within the context of this religious preference, BYU considers equal opportunity, as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, essential to both the workplace and classroom. Coordinate and provide training of the campus population in equal opportunity and discrimination issues, including sexual harassment/gender awareness, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and discrimination laws. http://www.byu.edu/hr/eeo/EqualOpp.htm   (406 words)      Broward County - Office of Equal Opportunity The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) coordinates all Broward County Government equal opportunity programs. The office provides administrative and management support to five functional program areas to ensure the office attains its goals. http://www.broward.org/eeo   (41 words)      Equal Opportunites At Assembly in 1987 it adopted a Declaration on Racism and in 1990 adopted a Declaration of Equal Opportunities Policy in relation to ministers. Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (including Equal Pay Act 1970) In particular, it is an aid to appointing the most suitable people to all positions of responsibility within the church disregarding irrelevant considerations; it does not oblige the church as employer or otherwise to make appointments of people other than those most capable of fulfilling the responsibilities. http://www.urc.org.uk/our_work/committees/equal_opportunities/equal_opportunities.htm   (2659 words)      Colorado State University - Fort Collins Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all federal and Colorado laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. To assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services. http://welcome.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=info_csu-equalop   (115 words)      Home At the end of 1975 the Sex Discrimination Act was passed, the Equal Pay Act came into force, and the EOC was established. New figures released today by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) as part of its annual survey of women’s representation in positions of power suggest equality between men and women will take up to 200 years – another 40 elections – in Parliament. New statistics to mark the 30th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act and Equal Pay Act coming into force show the progress made by women in education and the workplace, http://www.eoc.org.uk   (346 words)      NYS DHCR - Equal Opportunity Unit The staff investigates and assists in resolving discrimination complaints under Federal and State equal opportunity statutes. The EOU conducts special recruitment for certain DHCR job titles and engages in SCOPE conferences with the Department of Civil Service to ensure that civil service examinations are relevant and fair. The unit provides training and technical assistance to agency staff on a range of equal opportunity matters including fair housing, sexual harassment, and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in employment as well as access to services provided by DHCR. http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/fheo/eou/fheoeou.htm   (181 words)      Equal Opportunity Title VII under guidelines adopted by the Equal Employment Act Commission (Sexual Harassment). Maintain a non-discriminatory environment which provides equal opportunity for and during employment with respect to all conditions within the context of applicable legislation, including sexual harassment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and the Pregnancy Act of 1978 (makes it unlawful to discriminate under any condition of employment because of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin) http://www.securacomm.com/equal_opportunity.html   (621 words)      Equal Employment Opportunity Questions and answers on federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. Full text of the Equal Pay Act (EPA), which is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 as amended. Visit the EEOC site for a basic introduction to your rights and responsibilities under federal equal employment opportunity laws. http://www.business.gov/topics/employees/equal_employment_opportunity   (612 words)      Staff Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Equal Employment MIT complies with laws and regulations concerning affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. We collaborate with the Council on Staff Diversity, the Disabilities Services office, and numerous other groups, offices, and staff members on campus and at Lincoln Laboratory to ensure that: Department, lab, and center leaders and administrators have access to necessary tools and expertise to assist in their affirmative action and diversity management efforts; http://web.mit.edu/hr/aa   (166 words)      Working for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The agency also ensures that there is no possibility of conflict with foreign laws. The Office of EEO is responsible for directing and integrating the application of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as well as other applicable non-discrimination complaint systems and affirmative employment programs. Pursuant to the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act), each Federal agency is required to post on its public website summary statistical data relating to: equal employment opportunity complaints filed with the agency by employees or former employees of, or applicants for employment with the agency. http://uscis.gov/graphics/workfor/eeo   (767 words)      Office of Justice Program's (OJP's) Equal Employment Opportunity Office Office of Justice Program's (OJP's) Equal Employment Opportunity Office Within the agency, every effort will be made to ensure that all employment decisions and personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, and benefits are administered in conformance with Federal statutes and regulations governing equal employment and personnel management. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/eeo   (119 words)      NASA Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity HQ Responsible Office: Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity Welcome to the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (OD & EO) assists NASA in accomplishing its missions with a highly educated, culturally, racially, ethnically and gender diverse workforce, including individuals and veterans with disabilities, in all occupations and grade levels. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codee   (147 words)      African American Journey: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission These laws are the Equal Pay Act of 1963; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a United States government agency. The EEOC was set up under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating in 1965. http://www.worldbook.com/wc/features/aajourney/html/bh081.html   (139 words)      Equal opportunity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The United States federal government and various state and local governments require affirmative action in terms of governmental hiring and contracting; many other countries make such action illegal. Equal opportunity practices that are race-blind or gender-blind may be distinguished from practices that involve or require affirmative action or reverse discrimination. This can involve the hiring of workers and other such practices. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_opportunity   (330 words)      Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination: Questions And Answers All laws enforced by EEOC, except the Equal Pay Act, require filing a charge with EEOC before a private lawsuit may be filed in court. These time limits do not apply to claims under the Equal Pay Act, because under that Act persons do not have to first file a charge with EEOC in order to have the right to go to court. For ADEA charges, only state laws extend the filing limit to 300 days. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html   (3753 words)      The Johns Hopkins University: University Policies Ray Gillian, the university's associate provost & director of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs, is responsible for assisting me and other university officers in the implementation of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. The university assigns a high priority to the implementation of its equal opportunity policy, and significant university resources are devoted to assuring compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and educational programs. President William R. Brody has issued the following statement to all members of the university community as a reminder of the university's long-standing dedication to equal opportunity. http://www.jhu.edu/news_info/policy/equalop.html   (335 words)      Center for Equal Opportunity The federal bill has been shared with Senate education committee staff, and the state legislation has been submitted to the American Legislative Exchange Council, an association of state legislators. The Virginia Association of Scholars and the Center for Equal Opportunity released a new study of the role of race and ethnicity in admissions at the three schools. The Center for Equal Opportunity has drafted both federal and state legislation that would, respectively, require federally-funded universities and state-run institutions to reveal whether and how they grant admission preferences on the basis of race and ethnicity. http://www.ceousa.org   (781 words)      SW Equal Employment Opportunity Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 501 of the Act requires federal agencies to make reasonable accommodation for known limitations of federal qualified disabled applicants or employees. Section 1614.605, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, states complainants are entitled to a representative of their choice during the pre-complaint counseling and at all stages of the complaint process. If a federal employee or applicant for federal employment believes that s/he has been discriminated against because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or retaliation prohibited by applicable statues, he/she may file a complaint of discrimination with the federal agency where the alleged discriminatory act occurred. http://www.vandenberg.af.mil/~swStaff/equal_employment?HLSTAFF=y&HLEEO=y   (1845 words)      Equal Opportunity The Associate Dean of Students is responsible for monitoring the institution's compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments. Each University staff member is responsible for complying with the University's equal opportunity policies. The University established an Affirmative Action Plan in 1972 which is periodically updated in order to comply with applicable legislation and to insure that the Board of Trustees' equal opportunity policy is implemented. http://www.ups.edu/humanresources/zzzz/manual/plcyempe.htm   (1509 words)      GSA - Equal Employment Opportunity The Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (NO FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174 will become effective October 1, 2003 and will require Federal agencies to be accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 USC 2000e (Title VII) which bars employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or retaliation with respect to applicants or employees of the Federal government. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) administers and ensures Agency compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that prohibit discrimination in the Federal workplace based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or reprisal. http://www.gsa.gov/eeo   (432 words)      Federal Trade Commission Check with your state Attorney General to see if the creditor violated state equal credit opportunity laws. Your state may decide to prosecute the creditor. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/ecoa.htm   (1342 words)      Equal Opportunity Services - About EOS Equal Opportunity Services is the LAW; discrimination is prohibited by the: Equal Opportunity Services is a University office, and is not connected with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Also, as a federal contractor, UT is required to have Rehabilitation Act and Vietnam Era Veterans Affirmative Action Programs. http://www.utexas.edu/eos/about.html   (612 words)      Department of the Interior Office for Equal Opportunity The EEOC has issued new guidance to help Federal Agencies strengthen their equal employment opportunity programs for all Federal employees as required by Section 717 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To develop and enforce civil rights and equal opportunity programs pursuant to existing laws, Executive Orders and regulations and to ensure equal opportunity for all Departmental employees and Federally assisted programs by the Department. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an interim final rule implementing the rules under the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act (the No FEAR Act), P.L. 107-174, regarding the posting of EEO complaint processing data. http://www.doi.gov/diversity   (412 words)      FEMA: Equal Employment Opportunity Program Maintains a staff of collateral duty EEO Counselors and Equal Rights Officers to perform counseling services. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, prohibits age discrimination in the federal sector. The counselor acts as a neutral party whose function is to make inquiries to uncover the facts. http://www.fema.gov/oer/eeop.shtm   (300 words)      City of Peoria, Illinois : Departments : Equal Opportunity Office The Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) is responsible for the enforcement of the City's Municipal Code pertaining to fair practices in the areas of employment, housing, public accomodations, and contract compliance. The Equal Opportunity Office was established to facilitate fair practice in the administration of City of Peoria operations, and to eliminate discrimination in the treatment of the citizens of Peoria in the areas of Employment, Housing and Public Accomodations. City of Peoria, Illinois : Departments : Equal Opportunity Office http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/services/depts/equalopp   (87 words)      TVA: Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. TVA’s EOC staff is responsible for providing counseling services to employees and applicants, and administering the EEO complaint procedure. The TVA Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance makes final agency decisions on formal complaints of discrimination and has authority to order appropriate corrective actions. http://www.tva.gov/employment/eeo.htm   (332 words)      Equal Opportunity Policy, Washburn University Each unit within the University is charged with conducting its practices in conformity with these principles and in accordance with the Affirmative Action Plan. It is University policy to have positive action taken to assure the full realization of equal opportunity for all who work for the University. The administration of Washburn University is committed to its support of the principles of equal opportunity for students, faculty, and staff. http://www.washburn.edu/eo.html   (334 words)      The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster The notice provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Every employer covered by the non-discrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster, "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." The notice must be posted prominently, where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment. NOTE: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recognizes that there are differences between this poster and the poster provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/eeo.htm   (193 words)      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Vice President for Business Affairs has been designated as the Equal Employment Officer for San Juan College. The college administration is committed to support equal employment opportunity efforts. The programs will require the personal dedication of every member of the college community to implement the commitments of the institution. http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/448.asp   (235 words)      Homestore - Equal Housing Opportunity State and local laws often provide broader coverage and prohibit discrimination based on additional classes not covered by federal law. and is also a firm statement of support for equal opportunity in housing. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes discrimination unlawful with respect to any aspect of a credit application on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program. http://www.homestore.com/Company/EqualHousing.asp?poe=realtor&gate=realtor   (850 words)      NYS DHCR - Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Each unit is under the guidance of the Director who is responsible for ensuring that respective program areas are monitored for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations governing equal opportunity in tenant occupancy in State-assisted housing, hiring, and contractual opportunities administered by DHCR. Executive Law Article 15-A requiring employment and business opportunities for M/WBEs in State agencies and contracted projects Executive Order #6 which ensures equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, disabled persons and Vietnam Era veterans in state government employment http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/fheo/fheo.htm   (208 words)      USD - Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity USD is governed by the Board of Regents of South Dakota and is an Equal Opportunity institution. The office is committed to creating an equal opportunity environment for all individuals of diverse backgrounds by providing training, as well as investigating and resolving discrimination and harassment complaints. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity promotes The University of South Dakota's commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. http://www.usd.edu/equalopp   (141 words)      Equal Opportunity The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity staff prepares an annual Affirmative Action Plan and administers affirmative action programs to ensure compliance with federal and state statutory requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is responsible for carrying out this commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Any non-employee wishing to bring a complaint under this policy should contact this same office for advice and counsel. http://www.uth.tmc.edu/eo/eo.html   (184 words)

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