Human Resources
Diversity, Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity
"It is the policy of this state to provide equal opportunity in state employment to all persons. An individual shall not be denied equal access to state employment opportunities because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. It also is the policy of this state to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system where those remedies are appropriate. This policy shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purpose" (Iowa Code Section 19B.2). |
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State of Iowa EEO, AA, and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Branch Annual Affirmative Action Report
- Diversity and Affirmative Action in Iowa Report, FY2010
- Diversity and Affirmative Action In Iowa Report, FY 2009
- Affirmative Action in Iowa Report, FY2008
- Affirmative Action in Iowa Report, FY2007
State Agency Resources
- Chapter 19b Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- Iowa Civil Rights Commission
- Iowa Department for the Blind
- Iowa Department of Human Rights
- Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Related Personnel Development Seminars Available
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action: Making the Most of Your Workforce
- Human Relations Skills
- Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees
- Preventing Sexual Harassment for Supervisors
- "Unleashing the Power of Diversity" - Diversity Training for Employees
Other Resources
- ADA Technical Assistance Program
- The Center for An Accessible Society
- The National Organization on Disability
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Updated 04/19/2013