Employee Resources

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Bard College will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Bard College does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bard College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and employee development. 8 Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Director of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action including, without limitation, termination of employment.

Bard College is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis.

Hiring procedures have been reviewed and provide persons with disabilities competitive employment opportunities. Pre-employment inquiries are made only regarding an applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position. Bard College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless doing so will result in an undue hardship to the college.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal pay and other forms of compensation (or changes in compensation) as well as in job assignments, classifications, organizational structures, position descriptions, and lines of progression and seniority lists. Leave of all types will be available, if eligible, to all employees on an equal basis.

Bard College is also committed to not discriminating against any qualified employees or applicants because they are related to or associated with a person with a disability. Bard College will follow any state or local law that provides qualified individuals with disabilities greater protection than the ADA. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Bard College is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.