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Policy Statement: Qualified Individuals with Disabilitiesand Qualified Protected Veterans
California State University, Long Beach is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in education and employment, to affirmative action, and to the protection of civil rights. It is the policy of CSULB to provide programs, services and benefits, including employment, without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, Special Disabled Veteran's status, Vietnam Era or Other Covered Veteran status. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, education, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. As President of CSULB, I am committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. In order to ensure its dissemination and implementation throughout all levels of the University, I have designated Perrin Reid, Director, Office of Equity and Diversity, as the Affirmative Action Officer for California State University, Long Beach. In furtherance of its policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, CSULB has developed a written Affirmative Action Plan, which sets forth the policies, practices, and procedures, that CSULB has committed to applying in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for inspection by any employee, or applicant for employment, during normal business hours, at the main counter in Staff Personnel Services and in the Reserve Book Room of the University Library. Interested persons should contact Equity and Diversity, at (562) 985-8256, for assistance. F. King Alexander
Invitation to Self-Identify
California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0115 562/985-8256
Dear Applicant: As a federal contractor, the University is subject to the provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. As such, the University is required to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era and other eligible veterans. This letter is being sent to you in an effort to inform you of this obligation and to provide you with the opportunity to self-identify as someone who is eligible to receive benefits under the law. The term "veteran of the Vietnam era" refers to a person who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge, if any part of such active duty occurred in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, in all other cases. The term also refers to a person who was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such duty was performed in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, in all other cases. The term "disabled veteran" refers to a person who is entitled to compensation (or who, but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a disability rated at 30 percent or more, or rated at 10 or 20 percent in the case of a veteran who has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a serious employment handicap. The term also refers to a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. In 1999 Public Law 105-339 (Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998) became effective, and expanded the categories of veterans entitled to affirmative action in employment. In addition to disabled veterans and Vietnam-era veterans, the legislation adds a general category of "other eligible Veterans." The category "other eligible veterans" includes two groups: (1) veterans who served in a war declared by the United State Congress and (2) veterans who served in a campaign or on an expedition for which a campaign badge, a service medal, or an expeditionary medal has been awarded. Submission of this information is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. You must inform us of your desire to benefit under this program at this time, and/or at any time in the future. The information provided will be used only in ways that are not inconsistent with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. It will be kept confidential in accordance with the law except that (a) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding restrictions on the work duties of special disabled veterans, and regarding necessary accommodations; (b) first aid and safety personnel may be informed, when and to the extent appropriate, if you have a condition that might require emergency treatment; and (c) government officials engaged in enforcing laws administered by OFCCP, or enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act, may be informed. California State University, Long Beach is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in education and employment, to affirmative action, and to the protection of civil rights. It is the policy of CSULB to provide programs, services, and benefits, including employment, without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, family care status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, education, upgrading, advancement, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship. Employment, retention, and advancement of employees shall be based on merit, qualifications and abilities and be responsive to the needs of CSULB quality and excellence. CSULB will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are a disabled veteran, it would assist the University if you would advise us of (a) any special methods, skills, and procedures which qualify you for positions that you might not otherwise be able to do because of your disability so that you will be considered for any positions of that kind, and (b) the accommodations that we could make to enable you to perform the job properly and safely, including special equipment, changes in the physical layout of the job, elimination of certain duties relating to the job, provision of personal assistance services or other accommodations. This information will assist us in placing you in an appropriate position and in making an accommodation for your disability. If you are a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, we would like to include you under the University's affirmative action program. If you would like to be included under the affirmative action program, please let us know by completing the attached form and returning it to the Office of Equity and Diversity, University Student Union Room 301. Sincerely,
Perrin Reid, M.A., J.D. Director of Equity and Diversity
DEFINITIONS Page Updated: 04/18/2007
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