Equal Employment / Non-Discrimination

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the State of Arizona’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. All individuals are to be treated in a fair and non-discriminatory manner throughout the employment process.

Harassment

The State is committed to maintaining human dignity and protecting its employees from unlawful harassment, whether it is of a sexual nature or based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, gender, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Unlawful harassment in any form, whether verbal, physical or visual, is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Retaliation

The State prohibits retaliation against anyone for raising a concern about, assisting in an investigation of, or filing a complaint concerning unlawful discrimination or unlawful harassment.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The State of Arizona follows the ADA, as amended, by ensuring equal employment opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and by providing employees, visitors, and contractors with equal access to facilities, programs, and services. For additional information or assistance, contact your agency’s Human Resources office.

Complaints

Your agency will have procedures for addressing employee complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation and personnel assigned to conduct investigations. Also, a specific office within your agency may be designated to address the State’s commitment to equal employment opportunity or your Human Resources office may serve this purpose.

If you believe you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or are aware or concerned that someone else has been, report it immediately. Your agency will have procedures for addressing employee complaints.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, the AZBN commits itself to the attached Non-Discrimination policy.

  • The AZBN has developed this policy to ensure that all its employees can work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
  • The AZBN will make every reasonable effort to ensure that all concerned are familiar with this policy and aware that any complaint of violation of such policies will be investigated and resolved appropriately.
  • The AZBN will post our Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. This policy is available on the AZBN website: https://azbn.gov and in the breakroom (#39) located at 1740 W Adams, Suite 2000 Phoenix, Arizona 85007.
  • All employment announcements shall include the phrase: “Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer”
As Director of the AZBN, I am committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. To ensure the dissemination and implementation of the Equal Opportunity Policy throughout all levels of the Department.
 
Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Emma Mamaluy, Chief Counsel, serves as the Equal Opportunity Administrator for the AZBN. Emma Mamaluy may be contacted at 602-771-7844 or [email protected].