Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Relevant Excerpt

Discriminatory Harassment of a Non-Sexual Nature

UAB's policy also prohibits discriminatory harassment of a non-sexual nature, which includes verbal, physical, or graphic conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability unrelated to job performance, veteran status, age over 40, genetic or family medical history, or other status protected by applicable law and that

• Has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment, educational, or living environment; or
• Has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or a student's academic performance. 

Prohibited behavior includes non-academic remarks or actions of a non-sexual nature that are severe or persistent or pervasive and objectively offensive sufficient to limit or deny an individual of their rights to employment or educational opportunities or access to activities or benefits of the institution.