As UMKC and the University of Missouri System work to prevent and address discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, we will post news and updates for review by our campus community.

Civil Rights and Equity

• Equal Pay Act 60th Anniversary: #LevelthePayingField – U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality – The White House
• Experiences of Violence and Harassment at Work: A Global First Study – Gallup and the International Labour Organization
• Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter on Antisemitism – U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
• Protecting Workers and Safeguarding Religious Freedoms – U.S. Department of Labor Blog

Pregnancy and Parenting

• Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump: Your Rights Under the Federal PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act – A Better Balance (https://www.abetterbalance.org/)
• What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Retaliation

• Best Practices for Employers to Prevent and Address Retaliation – U.S. Department of Labor Blog

Disability and Equitable Access

• Mental Health at Work – The U.S. Department of Labor’s new landing page with mental health resources

• FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Work to Support Black Disabled Americans – The White House

• Long Covid: Assessing and Managing Workforce Impact – Disability Management Employee Coalition