12/22/00

These rules replace the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy dated 6/2/97 and the Sexual Harassment Policy dated 6/10/88.

INDEX

2.21.4001 SHORT TITLE

2.21.4002 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES

2.21.4003 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ROLE

2.21.4004 DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY ROLE

2.21.4005 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2.21.4006 PRE-EMPLOYMENT INQUIRIES

2.21.4007 PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

RULES 8 THROUGH 11 RESERVED

2.21.4012 SEXUAL HARASSMENT

2.21.4013 OTHER HARASSMENT

2.21.4014 RETALIATION

2.21.4001 SHORT TITLE (1) This subchapter may be cited as the nondiscrimination-equal employment opportunity policy. (History: Sec. 2-18-102, MCA; IMP, 2-18-102, MCA; NEW, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22/00.)

2.21.4002 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES (1) It is the policy of the state of Montana that state government:

  • is an equal employment opportunity employer;
  • does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or political beliefs; and
  • implement and maintain an effective equal employment opportunity program which may include a written affirmative action plan.
  • It is the objective of this policy to establish minimum standards for the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program for all executive branch agencies, in compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and executive orders. (History: Sec. 2-18-102, MCA; IMP, 2-18-102, MCA; NEW, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22/00.)
  • 2.21.4003 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ROLE (1) The department of administration shall:
  • develop equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards and guidelines and administrative systems to support the state EEO program;
  • provide EEO analyses, reports, and technical assistance needed by executive branch agencies to establish EEO programs;
  • provide follow up assistance where problem areas are identified;
  • provide training for managers and employees; and
  • encourage departments to make a commitment to provide training through upward mobility programs and/or through other