OIE's Mission Statement


Under the auspices of the President, the Office for Institutional Equity provides institutional leadership in enhancing respectful, diverse and inclusive work and learning environments for the Duke Community. We provide a range of services that uphold values of equity and diversity, as well as support compliance efforts in the areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action and harassment prevention.

Dr. Samuel Dubois Cook
Samuel Dubois Cook Society Dinner February 16, 2010 5:00 pm Reception - Dinner 6:00 pm Washington Duke Inn 3001 Cameron Boulevard Durham, NC 27705
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New Non-Discrimination Law Takes Effect - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

On May 21, 2008, President George W. Bush signed The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law. This new law protects employees from discrimination on the basis of genetic information. GINA is scheduled to take effect on November 21, 2009.

Specifically, GINA prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from employees, and using this information to make decisions regarding hiring, firing, or any other term or condition of employment, GINA also requires employers, including labor unions and employment agencies to adhere to quidelines regarding genetics information and prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing acts made lawful by GINA.

For more information about GINA, visit the U.S. Deparatment of Health & Human Services' web site.

• Identifying and Reducing Subtle Bias
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• Generational Differences in the Workplace
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• Handling Sensitive Issues in the Workplace: Personal Hygiene
  
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