Proposed technical revisions to APM 015 and Presidential Policy on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

Dear Campus Administrators,

In addition to the substantive changes currently under review for APM 015, The Faculty Code of Conduct, the Office of the President now proposes some technical revisions to bring the policy into compliance with the following:

• California state law (AB 1433), by extending non-discrimination and non-harassment protections to individuals applying for or engaged in positions as “volunteers, unpaid interns and trainees”;
• the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Pay Transparency Rule, prohibiting certain employers from discharging or discriminating against employees and job applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation; and
• amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), requiring employers to develop and distribute anti-harassment and discrimination policies with certain required elements.

These modifications are also proposed for the Presidential Policy on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action.

To view the proposed revisions, please click on the “Systemwide review” tab located on the “Policies under review” web page.

Please send your comments or questions to appolicy@berkeley.edu by January 25, 2017.

Regards,

Benjamin Hermalin

Vice Provost for the Faculty

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