Human Resources
Staff Policies and Procedures Manual
III. Employment Policies
A. Equal employment opportunity
Equal opportunity at Reed College is the fundamental philosophy that has characterized the college since it was founded. All relationships with the college are based on personal merit.
The college will not discriminate on the basis of individual characteristics of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.
The college maintains a strict policy that prohibits harassment in any form.
Reed College complies with all local, state and federal requirements for providing a discrimination and harassment-free workplace. The various types of discrimination and harassment that are prohibited at Reed College include:
| Race | Color |
| Religion | Sex |
| Sexual Orientation | National Origin |
| Age (18 or older) | Disability |
| Marital status | Family relationship |
| Association with anyone in a protected class | Application for Workers Compensation benefits |
| Opposition to safety/health hazards | Expunged juvenile record |
| Service in uniformed service | Genetic history |
| Aiding in a civil or criminal proceeding | Requesting or taking protected leave by law |
It is also unlawful to refuse to grant an eligible employee's request for a pregnancy leave, parental leave of absence, family medical leave or other forms of leave protected by law.
last revised: 7/1/2007
last reviewed: 2/13/2012