EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY 1.3.1

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, and follows the principles outlined above in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements

Federal law requires that Emory University state its commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action (applicable to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans) in all employment recruiting announcements and advertisements. This requirement applies at all department, division, and university-wide levels.

Emory's EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements must appear on all print and digital university publications used in recruiting applicants for employment. The statement should be positioned in a prominent location—usually in the main footer of a website, near the front or back cover of a document or immediately before or after an ad. For publications that invite participation or attendance at an event, additional information regarding disability accommodations also must be included.

Here are some examples of publications that must contain the statement:

Primary University, School and Unit Websites
Job Applications
Employee and/or Student Handbooks
Job Postings
Company Bulletin Boards

Other Emory communications may contain the statement to ensure broader awareness of the university’s commitments, even if the publications are not focused on employee recruitment. While not mandatory, the EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements are often included on:

Brochures
Magazines
Newsletters
Posters
Stationery
Training Materials

Below you will find the short, medium, and long versions of Emory's EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran Statements, along with guidelines on which version to use for your publication.

Short

For posters, stationery, and publications with significant space limitations:
- Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran

For position advertisements:
- Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.  or                                                          
- Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran

Medium

For annual reports, magazines, brochures and newsletters: 
- Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

If the publication invites participation or attendance, include the following sentences regarding disability accommodations: (please fill in the necessary sections with the event organizer's name, email and phone number)
- Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you require accommodations to participate in this event or this material in an alternate format, please contact [Event Organizer Name] at [email address] or [phone number]. We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Long

For application forms, job postings, student/employee handbooks, and catalogs:
- Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

For job postings, please add the following sentences regarding reasonable accommodations:
- Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.