Georgia State University Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Pledge to Fairness and Inclusion
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Georgia State University has reaffirmed its commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and without discrimination in all aspects of employment.
Policy Coverage
The university’s policy applies to all jobs at the institution and prohibits discrimination based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- National origin
- Disability
- Protected veteran status
- Any other characteristic protected by law
Kieran B. Morrow has been appointed as Affirmative Action Officer to oversee the implementation of the university’s affirmative action activities.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Georgia State University’s equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policy aims to promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment, including:
- Recruitment
- Hiring
- Training
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Compensation
- Job assignments
- Benefits
- Other terms and conditions of employment
The university has implemented an audit and reporting system to measure the effectiveness of its programs and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Prohibiting Harassment and Retaliation
Georgia State University prohibits:
- Harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against employees or applicants
- Retaliation against employees who report violations of its equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policy
- Retaliation against employees who have engaged in activities related to equal employment opportunity, including filing complaints, assisting in investigations, or participating in compliance reviews
Reasonable Accommodations and Confidentiality
The university encourages employees and applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans to inform Human Resources if they need reasonable accommodations to perform their jobs. The university’s policy also prohibits disclosure of an individual’s pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, except in certain circumstances.
Accessing the Policy
Georgia State University’s equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policy is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.