Age Discrimination

No University student or employee shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any University program or activity.

University Students
For University students, applicable federal civil rights law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. Unlike federal and state laws protecting employees, there is no minimum age requirement for students to be protected under applicable age discrimination laws.

University Employees
For University employees, applicable federal and state civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of age for persons who are 40 years of age or older. Age discrimination in the employment context applies to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Examples of discrimination based on age include, but are not limited to:

• denying raises, benefits, promotions, or performance evaluations on the basis of the person's age.
• preventing any person from using University facilities or services because of a person's age.
• denying a person access to any educational program based on a person’s age.
• harassing or retaliating against an employee for filing a complaint or helping another person file a complaint of discrimination based on age.
• fostering an environment that is unwelcoming or hostile based on a person's age.