Federal and State Equity Laws

Executive Order 11246 (as amended by 11375) - requires affirmative action programs for women and minorities and prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, color , religion, sex, or national origin.
Section 402, Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 - requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era and prohibits discrimination based on Vietnam-era veteran status or special disabled veteran status in federally assisted programs.
Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs.

Age Discrimination Act of 1975 - prohibits discrimination based on age in federally assisted programs.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - prohibits discrimination based on age in employment for employees 40 years old or older.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, public services, transportation, and telecommunications and requires provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs.

Equal Pay Act of 1963 - prohibits sex discrimination in payment of wages to women and men performing substantially equal work in the same establishment.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978- prohibits discrimination in employment based on pregnancy and related conditions.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 - prohibits discrimination based on sex in federally assisted programs.

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed hazing, speak up! To make a complaint or report an incident, contact:

Dr. John Burnett, Title IX Coordinator, Office of Human Resources at 717-477-1323 or JABurnett@ship.edu
Bridgette Allen, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life at 717-477-1123 Ex. 3848 or BCAllen@ship.ede
Kyle Miller, Director of Student Conduct, Dean of Students at 717-477-1661 or KCMiller@ship.edu
Ship Public Safety/Police at 717-477-1444 or ext. 1444

Or call the nationwide toll-free, anonymous Anti-Hazing Hotline at 1-888-688-4293 (1-888-NOT-HAZE).

View related laws and documents:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted programs.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin and religion in employment and federally assisted programs.

Veteran’s Administration
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974
Section 402, Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 - prohibits discrimination based on Vietnam-era veteran status or special disabled veteran status in federally assisted programs and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans and veterans.