UC Davis & UC Davis Health are committed to maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination, harassment, exploitation and intimidation.

The University of California (University) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any individual employed by or seeking employment with the University because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin (including caste and actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics or citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity) , sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), or predisposing genetic information (including family history), or veteran or military status. This prohibition also applies to discrimination or harassment because of a combination of the foregoing Protected Categories or based on an individual’s association or relationship with an individual or individuals who are, or who are perceived to be, within a Protected Category. 

This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, placement, supervision, working conditions, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation (including merit increases and salary), training and development, separation, and making reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This statement is intended to align with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws, the University’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM - 035 for the Nondiscrimination in Employment policy for academic appointment.

The Anti-Discrimination Policy prohibits retaliation in the form of an adverse action against any employee or individual seeking employment who reports alleged discrimination or harassment or related retaliation under the Anti-Discrimination Policy or who participates in, or assists with, the investigative process, reporting, remedial, or corrective action/disciplinary process provided for in the Anti-Discrimination Policy. An adverse action is conduct that would discourage a reasonable person from reporting discrimination, harassment, and/or related retaliation or from participating in a process under the Anti-Discrimination Policy, such as threats, intimidation, coercion, reprisals and adverse employment actions.