N.M. Admin. Code § 7.25.10.11
Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 7.25.10.11 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND CIVIL RIGHTSA. Purpose: To assure full compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations in relation to non-discrimination and civil rights.B. Policy: It shall be the policy of the New Mexico veterans center, in accordance with New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation, Section 28-1-7, that: (1) It is an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employee, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification, to refuse to hire, to discharge, to promote or demote, or to discriminate in matters of compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment against any person otherwise qualified because of race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or physical or mental handicap.(2) Furthermore, the facility subscribes to the requirements and intent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.(3) If an employee feels he has been discriminated, he may elect to contact the human rights commission in Santa Fe. An employee filing a charge of discrimination based on any area of illegal or unlawful discrimination is protected from any type of reprisal. Any employee may freely file an allegation of discrimination and be assured of full and fair consideration of that complaint.N.M. Admin. Code § 7.25.10.11