Rutgers University is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse and welcoming workplace – an environment of excellence in which all individuals can participate to the full level of their capabilities, realize their aspirations, and contribute to the increasingly global society in which we live.
Investigations
OEE investigates complaints of Discrimination and Harassment based on membership in a protected class, Sexual Misconduct Under Title IX, Workplace Violence and Conscientious Employee Protection Policy violations.
Disability Accommodations
OEE is responsible for coordinating the University's efforts to provide reasonable accommodations based on a faculty/staff employee's disability.
Pregnancy Accommodation Request
OEE is responsible for coordinating the University’s efforts to provide reasonable accommodations that may be needed due to a faculty/staff employee’s pregnancy.
Lactation Accommodation Request
OEE is responsible for coordinating the University's efforts to provide reasonable accommodations based on a faculty/staff employee's lactation needs.
Religious Accommodations
OEE is responsible for coordinating the University's efforts to provide reasonable accommodations based on a faculty/staff employee's religious observances and/or practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance
OEE ensures Rutgers' compliance with state and federal equal opportunity employment and affirmative action laws and regulations.
Education and Training
OEE oversees the Unlawful Harassment Prevention Program, provides in-person training sessions on harassment, discrimination, disability, and affirmative action for departments and academic units and maintains a DVD library of training material.
Office of Employment Equity
57 U.S. Highway 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554
p. 848-932-3973
f. 732-932-0049
employmentequity@hr.rutgers.edu