Chapter 14-999: Related University References


External Requirements - Federal

14-F01 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC 791 et seq.

Purpose
Two sections of this Act address affirmative action and nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. Section 503 requires government contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. Section 504 is designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Applicability
The regulations implementing Section 503 apply to all government contractors and subcontractors for the furnishing of supplies or services or for the use of real or personal property (including construction) valued at $10,000 or more. Section 504 applies to each recipient of federal financial assistance and to each program or activity that receives or benefits from such assistance.

Summary of Provisions
Under Section 503, contractors are prohibited from discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Contractors are also required to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individual(s) with a disability. Contractors must have an affirmative action policy, program, practices, and procedures.

Under Section 504, no qualified individual(s) with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which received or benefits from federal financial assistance. Recipients of federal funds are also required to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee. Recipients cannot deny benefits or participation in any program or activity to qualified disabled individual(s) with a disability because their facilities are inaccessible.

Lead Agency
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs for Section 503 and individual federal agency's Office for Civil Rights or Equal Employment Opportunity Office for Section 504.

Implementing Regulations

  • 34 CFR Part 104
  • 41 CFR Part 60-741 and 45 CFR Parts 84, 85, and 605
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-36

Primary University Responsibility
Designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 504 Coordinators in the Office of the President, DANR, campuses, and Laboratories.

University Implementation

14-F02 Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 USC, Ch. 42, 2011 et seq.

Purpose
Section 2012 of this Act requires government contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, and any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.

Applicability
This part applies to all government contracts and subcontracts for the furnishing of supplies or services or for the use of real or personal property (including construction) for $10,000 or more.

Summary of Provisions
Contractors are prohibited from discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment because he or she is a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran as defined above for any position for which the applicant or employee is qualified. Contractors agree to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other covered veterans as defined above without discrimination based upon their disability or veterans status in all employment practices.

The Act further requires contractors holding a government contract of $50,000 or more and having 50 or more employees to have an affirmative action program which implements policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Act. Contractors must make reasonable accommodation to the physical and mental limitations of a special disabled veteran.

Lead Agency
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Implementing Regulations

  • 41 CFR 60-250
  • FAR clauses 52.222-36 and 52.222-37

Primary University Responsibility
Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Human Resources Offices of the Office of the President, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, campuses, and Laboratories.

University Implementation

14-F03 Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 USC 2000d et seq.

Purpose
Title VI of this Act states that no person in the United States shall be denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, or national origin.

Applicability
Title VI applies to any program for which federal financial assistance is authorized to be extended to a recipient. Title VII applies to all employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies.

Summary of Provisions
The Act prohibits discrimination in employment and in participation in federally-funded assistance programs. The Act provides for implementation of its requirements, compliance, monitoring, and reporting activities, complaint and investigation procedures, and remedy.

Lead Agency

  • U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights - Title VI.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and designated officials in individual federal agencies which have assistance programs - Title VII.

Implementing Regulations

  • 29 CFR 1604 and 45 CFR Parts 80 and 611
  • 34 CFR Part 100 - Title VI

Primary University Responsibility
Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Human Resources, and Student Affairs and Services Offices of the Office of the President, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, campuses, and Laboratories.

University Implementation

14-F04 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 USC Ch. 38, 1681 et seq.

Purpose
Title IX provides that no person in the United States shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Applicability
Any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, whether or not such program or activity is offered or sponsored by an educational institution.

Summary of Provisions
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in: admissions and recruitment; education programs and activities including housing, financial aid, health insurance and benefits, athletics, curricular material, and employment assistance; and employment in education programs and activities. Title IX provides for remedial and affirmative actions, and defines what types of programs, activities, and institutions are covered and which are exempt.

Lead Agency
Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

Implementing Regulation

  • 34 CFR Part 106
  • 45 CFR Part 86

Primary University Responsibility
Office of the President Student Academic Services and Academic Advancement Offices and designated campus Title IX Compliance Coordinators and Student Affairs and Services Offices.

University Implementation

14-F05 Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 USC 6101 et seq.

Purpose
This Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Applicability
It applies to every federal agency which provides federal financial assistance to any program or activity including programs or activities receiving funds under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Requirements are also applicable to subgrantees and contractors under grants.

Summary of Provisions
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits the exclusion from participation, the denial of benefits, or discrimination on the basis of age in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It sets forth standards for determining discriminatory practices, exceptions to the rules against age discrimination, and the responsibilities of federal agencies.

Lead Agency
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services

Implementing Regulation

  • 34 CFR Part 110
  • 45 CFR Parts 90, 91, and 617 and other individual federal agency implementations.

Primary University Responsibility
Office of the President Student Academic Services and Academic Advancement Offices and designated campus Age Discrimination Act Compliance Coordinators and Student Affairs and Services Offices.

University Implementation

14-F06 Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, 21 USC 1174

Purpose
The Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of drug abuse.

Applicability
General hospitals or outpatient facilities which receive support in any form from any federally funded program. Applies to both subgrantees and contractors under grants.

Summary of Provisions
The Act provides that drug abusers who are suffering from medical conditions shall not be discriminated against in admission or treatment because of their drug abuse or drug dependence, by a private or public general hospital or outpatient facility that receives or benefits from federal financial assistance.

Lead Agency
Department of Health and Human Services

Implementing Regulations

  • 45 CFR Part 84

Primary University Responsibility
Medical Center Directors

University Implementation
Medical Center Policy

14-F07 Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970, 42 USC 4581

Purpose
Patients may not be discriminated against based on alcohol abuse.

Applicability
General hospitals or outpatient facilities which receive or benefit from federal financial assistance including subgrantees or contractors under grants.

Summary of Provisions
Alcohol abusers and alcoholics who are suffering from medical conditions shall not be discriminated against in admission or treatment, because of the person's alcohol abuse or alcoholism, by any private or public general hospital that receives support in any form from any federally funded program. This prohibition applies to all outpatient facilities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance.

Lead Agency
Department of Health and Human Services

Implementing Regulations

  • 45 CFR Part 84

Primary University Responsibility
Medical Center Directors

University Implementation
Medical Center Policy

14-F08 Executive Order No. 11246 -- Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended by Executive Order 11375

Purpose
This Executive Order prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Applicability
Federal government contractors and subcontractors or contractors and subcontractors performing under federally-assisted construction contracts.

Summary of Provisions
E.O. 11246 prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin in hiring, upgrading, salaries, employee benefits, training, and other conditions of employment, and requires contractors to implement affirmative action plans to increase minority and female participation in the workplace. It sets forth the equal opportunity clause to be included in such contracts. Reporting requirements and other required information, compliance review and complaint procedures, and the development and maintenance of affirmative action plans are described. E.O. 11246 superseded E.O. 10925 and E.O. 11114 which are referenced in FAR clause 52.222-22.

Lead Agency
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), Department of Labor

Implementing Regulations

  • 41 CFR Part 60 and FAR clauses 52.222-25 and 52.222-26

Primary University Responsibility
Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Human Resources Offices of the Office of the President, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, campuses, and Laboratories.

University Implementation

14-F09 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 USC 12101

Purpose
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provides federal civil rights protection in several areas to individuals with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public programs and services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

Applicability
The ADA applies to private employers with fifteen or more employees, the Congress, state and local governments, and public transportation. It applies to the University as an entity of the State.

Summary of Provisions
Title I of the ADA, Employment, prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against qualified job applicants and employees who are disabled. Title II, Public Services and Transportation, prohibits state and local governments and public transportation agencies from discriminating against disabled persons in their programs and activities, whether or not they receive federal funds.

Lead Agency

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for Title I
  • Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, for Title II for education programs and activities
  • Department of Justice for Title II, Public Services
  • Department of Transportation for Title II, Transportation.

Implementing Regulations

  • 36 CFR Part 1191 - Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
  • 28 CFR Part 35 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services
  • 29 CFR Part 1630 - Equal Employment Opportunity for Individuals With Disabilities
  • 29 CFR Part 1602 - Recordkeeping and Reporting Under Title VII of the ADA.

Primary University Responsibility
Office of the President, campus, and Laboratory Facilities Management and Human Resources Offices and designated ADA Compliance Coordinators.

University Implementation


External Requirements - State

14-S01 California Fair Employment and Housing Act

Purpose
This part of the Government Code implements the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which established the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Fair Employment and Housing Commission. It prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age.

Applicability
Unlawful employment practice rules apply to any employer who regularly employs five or more persons, or any person acting as an agent of an employer, directly or indirectly; the State or any political or civil subdivision thereof and cities. Nondiscrimination and compliance program rules apply to contractors and subcontractors with the State.

Summary of Provisions
Part 2.8 sets forth the management structure, commission membership, powers, and responsibilities and duties of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. It defines unlawful practices, including definitions of terms used. It prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age. The term "medical condition" as used in the University Nondiscrimination Statement is defined in Section 12926 to include: "(1) genetic characteristics, or (2) any health impairment related to or associated with a diagnosis of cancer, for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, based on competent medical evidence." Section 12990 outlines nondiscrimination and compliance program requirements for State contractors and subcontractors. Enforcement and hearing procedures are also provided.

Lead Agency
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Implementing Regulation
California Government Code Section 12900 et seq.

Primary University Responsibility
Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Human Resources Offices of the Office of the President, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, campuses, and Laboratories.

University Implementation

14-S02 Health Research Fairness Act

Purpose
The legislation mandates that State agencies adopt policies that require women and members of minority groups be appropriately included as subjects of health research projects. The University is requested to also adopt such policies.

Applicability
Health research projects funded or carried out by State agencies and the University of California.

Summary of Provisions
The Act instructs State agencies and requests that the University adopt policies based on the NIH/ADAMHA Policy Concerning Inclusion of Minorities and Women as Subjects in Research. It requests reports on the extent to which research funds administered by these organizations are used to support research on diseases, disorders, or other health conditions that are more prevalent in women and minorities.

Lead Agency
State Legislature

Implementing Regulation
California Health and Safety Code Division 1, Part 1.6

Primary University Responsibility
Office of the President, Division of Health Affairs

University Implementation