Effective Date Apr 1, 2018

Policy

Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer. The university will adhere to all equal opportunity policies and practices to maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws. As evidence of its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and lawful hiring practices, the following policy has been established. 

It is the policy of Florida Tech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provision in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Florida Tech will take necessary action as called for by applicable laws and federal regulations to ensure that all qualified individuals are considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

Florida Tech further believes that employment decisions should be based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications and should not be based on irrelevant factors or personal characteristics that have no connection with job performance. Therefore, the university provides equal opportunities during employment by administering every phase of its personnel program without regard to race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Procedure

If you feel that the university has discriminated against you during its employment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources (321) 674-8100.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)