Employment Equity
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in our hiring procedures. No person shall be discriminated in employment programs and activities on the basis of a protected status.
In addition, the University of Denver is committed to our value of Inclusive Excellence which means we continue to build an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for every member of our campus community. In these challenging times, it is imperative that we pay particular attention to safeguard the rights of members of our community and instill respect toward all who participate in our academic and community programs. The University is fully committed to access and equity to its employment opportunities, programs, and services.
Consistent with federal, state and local law, and University policies related to non-discrimination, DU, through the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (CREO), takes prompt and equitable action in response to reports of:
- Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-Based Violence–including pay discrimination–an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, military enlistment, or veterans status.
- Discrimination in violation of the Equal Pay Act;
- Harassment under the POWR Act;
- Sexual and gender-based harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence and stalking;
- Failure to provide reasonable accommodations for disability and religion; and
- Retaliation against any individual or group of individuals in response to a good faith report of prohibited conducted and/or involved in an investigation and/or resolution of a report covered by Discrimination and Harassment policy.
