Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

It is the policy of the executive branch of state government in the State of Iowa to "provide equal opportunity in state employment to all persons." (Iowa Code section 19B.2) An individual shall not be denied equal access to state employment opportunities because of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations.  

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State of Iowa Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy

Download and read the State of Iowa Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy (162.2 KB) .pdf

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Equal Opportunity

U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Enforces Federal Laws Protecting You From Discrimination in Employment: 

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State Agency Resources

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DAS Performance & Development Solutions (PDS) On-Demand Training

The following courses are available at any time through the State of Iowa Learning Management System (LMS):

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees
  • Preventing Sexual Harassment for Supervisors
  • Civility Training for Employees
  • Civility Training for Managers and Supervisors
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Other Resources

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