The University at Buffalo
complies with all federal and state laws relating to non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and accessibility to individuals with disabilities.
Here are the brief introductions to the policies. (Please click on the
policy heading or "more>>" for a detailed
description on the policy and the related laws)
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Age Discrimination
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The Age Discrimination in
Employment Act was passed by Congress in 1967 to provide legal protection
for the employment rights of people from 40 to 65 years old...
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Persons with Disabilities
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It is the policy and intent
of the State University of New York that no otherwise qualified person
with disabilities shall, solely by reason of his or her disability,
be excluded from participation in State University employment or be
subject to discrimination as a result of such employment...
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Medical
Leave
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governing paid and unpaid leaves of absence, due to illness, accident,
pregnancy, maternity or child rearing are covered by a number of laws
and policies as noted below....
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Religion and National Origin
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In following equal opportunity/affirmative
action procedures, the State University of New York does not discriminate
on the basis of national origin or religion. Rather, it seeks to ensure
equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment, regardless
of their national origin or religion...
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Sexual Harassment
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Sexual Orientation
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No State agency or department
shall discriminate against an applicant or employee because of sexual
orientation...
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Sex Discrimination
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It is the policy of the University
that no person shall on the basis of sex, be denied the benefits, or
be subjected to discrimination in any aspect of its employment or in
the admission and treatment of students, as required by federal and
state laws and regulations...
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Disabled Veterans and Veterans
of the Vietnam Era
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It is the intent of the State
University of New York that no qualified disabled veteran or veteran
of the Vietnam Era shall be excluded from participation in State University
employment or be subject to discrimination as a result of such employment...
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