An employee's religious or political activities, or the lack thereof, shall not be grounds for any discrimination or disciplinary action by the district, provided these activities do not violate Board policy, administrative regulations or local, state or federal laws.
(cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment)
(cf. 4119.25/4219.25/4319.25 - Political Activities of Employees)
(cf. 4144/4244/4344 - Complaints)
If contacted by an attorney or the representative of a law firm not employed by the district about any claim, complaint, lawsuit or other legal proceeding against the district, all employees have the right to:
1. Speak to the attorney or representative without fear of punishment in retaliation for such communication
2. Contact their supervisor before answering questions or responding in any way
3. Refuse to speak to the attorney or representative
4. Notify the district that the attorney or representative has requested an interview
5. Consult with the employee's own attorney or an attorney employed by the district
6. Be represented at any interview either by the employee's own attorney or an attorney employed by the district
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.3 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
7050-7057 Political activities of school officers and employees
44040 Unlawful to discriminate solely because of employees appearance before certain boards or committees
44801 Leave of absence for employees elected to the Legislature
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
30-31 Affirmative action employment programs
GOVERNMENT CODE
3543.5 Interference with employee's rights prohibited
12940 -12950 Discrimination prohibited; unlawful practices
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
12101 et seq. Americans with Disabilities Act
2000d & 2000e et seq. Title VI & Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
2000h-2 et seq. Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California