Employee Handbook – Section 102 Non-Discrimination

102 Non-Discrimination

Boston University is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment for all members of the BU community free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. The Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy helps BU realize this commitment.

BU prohibits discrimination and harassment against any individual on the basis of race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex (including that based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and marital or parental status), age, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics and citizenship/residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity), ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or because of military service or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable laws. This protection from discrimination and harassment extends to all behavior occurring under a University education program or activity, admissions (including application for admission), and employment (including application for employment). Retaliation under a University education program or activity is also prohibited. The Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy and its corresponding Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures are available through the BU Policies Website.

The coordination and implementation of Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy is the responsibility of the University’s Equal Opportunity Office. University administrators are responsible for the proper implementation of equal opportunity in their respective areas and are expected to exercise leadership toward achieving the University’s equal opportunity objectives. BU expects every employee to share its commitment to equal opportunity and to cooperate fully in helping BU meet that commitment.