Montgomery County Community College

Human Resources

Board of Trustees Policy

Purpose

This policy will affirm and describe the College’s commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunities for veterans; to set forth the action to be taken by the College and its employees concerning employment opportunities for qualified veterans.

Policy

The College will not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices against individuals who are veterans.

Specific Policy

Employment

1. The College will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because he or she is a veteran in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. Placement will be commensurate with the ability to perform assigned work. Veterans will receive the same regular compensation as those who are not veterans for like work.
2. The College agrees to take positive steps to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat known qualified veterans without discrimination based upon their veteran status in all employment practices, including but not limited to the following: application, testing, hiring, work assignments, evaluation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff/recall, termination or demotion, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.