Manager - Employee Relations Douglas van den Bergh, Ext. It is also the established policy of NYU Medical Center to foster the full realization of equal economic opportunity at all levels and in all segments of the faculty and staff through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. It is the aim of the Medical Center to provide opportunities for all faculty members and employees to realize their potential and to assist them both to function more effectively and to reach a level commensurate with their ability. It is the responsibility of the administrative and supervisory staff to assure that the equal opportunity policy is understood and implemented, and the responsibility of all personnel to assure its continuing success. The Affirmative Action Plan is maintained in the Employee Relations Department of Human Resources.
Portions are available for review by appointment.
Prohibition Against Sexual Harassment Included in the Medical Center's commitment to equal opportunity is the prohibition against Sexual Harassment or intimidation in the workplace. Compliance with this Medical Center policy is required from all members of the staff. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the NYC Human Rights Law have similar statutory requirements as well. Self Identification Invitation to Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans with Disabilities and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Federal regulations require that affirmative action be taken to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and veterans of the Vietnam Era. An invitation is extended to all those who believe themselves to be disabled, veterans who are disabled, or veterans of the Vietnam Era to discuss any special skills that they might have, as well as any adjustment that must be made to ensure proper execution of job responsibilities.