Please join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) this February in celebrating Black History Month. This year’s theme is Black Resistance: Equality through Justice. Our first event is a fireside chat with Dr. Jean Lud Cadet and Mr.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 12:00pm
Zoom
Please join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) this February in celebrating Black History Month. This year’s theme is Black Resistance: Equality through Justice. In our second event, you will hear from panelists Dr.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 1:00pm
Zoom
Most federal employees have either witnessed or been the target of bullying in the workplace yet there are few policies or guidelines directed at informing employees of their rights or methods to address the issue in the workplace. The NIH Anti-Bullying Training is designed to educate employees and managers of the prevalence of bullying in the workplace; while seeking a means to eliminate bullying within the federal government. This course will satisfy the No FEAR Act and Prevention of Sexual Harassment mandatory training requirements.
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 9:00am
Zoom
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance for Employees focuses on Federal EEO Laws, Theories of Discrimination, Workplace Harassment/Hostile Environment (including Sexual Harassment), Reasonable Accommodation, and Retaliation/Reprisal. As a supplement to the mandatory EEO online training, this in-person class is designed to meet the following learning objectives:
Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
Zoom
Reasonable accommodation (RA) is defined as any change or adjustment in the work environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunity. This course will fulfill NIH mandatory requirements for No Fear and POSH.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 9:00am
Zoom
Reasonable accommodation (RA) is defined as any change or adjustment in the work environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunity. This course will provide an introductory training of our Reasonable Accommodation program at NIH.
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 9:00am
Zoom
Most people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don't know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees for making discrimination or harassment complaints or participating in workplace investigations. This 1.5 hour course addresses several topics including: What is Retaliation, What is an Adverse Action, and What are Protected Activities.
NIH Language Access
There is a significant and increasing LEP population in the United States who need language assistance services. NIH is renewing its commitment to providing meaningful access to its programs and activities to people with limited English proficiency (LEP). NIH Language Access Plan, establishes policy and strategy for all 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs). The Plan serves as a blueprint to help NIH ICs develop their own specific implementation strategies, based on their respective needs and capacity.
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