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What is an Anti-Discrimination Policy?

An Anti-Discrimination Policy or Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") policy is a document that defines how a business will take measures to eliminate and prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age, in all of its employment practices. 
 
This document may also be expanded to include sections on harassment and sexual harassment that will provide greater protection for employees, supervisors, and managers during the course of day to day operations and promote a workplace that is free of intimidation and hostility. This policy encompasses many state-specific provisions regarding the prevention of discrimination as well as federal statutes and requirements.

When to use an Anti-Discrimination Policy:

  • You want to document your company's rules against discrimination.
  • You want to create a resource for employees to prevent discrimination.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy

 

 

 

I. OVERVIEW & SCOPE

 

of , , , has established an Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy ("EEO"). This EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between and its employees, including, but not limited to, employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, hiring and firing, compensation, assignment, classification of employees, termination, upgrading, promotions, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, and employee benefits and application of policies. These policies apply to independent contractors, temporary employees, all personnel working on the premises, and any other persons or firms doing business for or with . Disciplinary action will be taken against any employee or agent in breach of this policy.

 

II. POLICIES

 

. DISCRIMINATION. shall not tolerate, under any circumstances, without exception, any form of discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, national origin, political affiliation, sex, predisposing genetic characteristics, and any other status protected by the law. This list is not exhaustive. Job promotions will be offered to employees based on merit, experience, and other job-related criteria. For qualified people with disabilities, will make every effort to provide reasonable workplace accommodations that comply with applicable laws. All employees, managers, stakeholders, and agents at will comply with these anti-discrimination policies. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those described in this policy.

 

. HARASSMENT. is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment. Any behavior that is unwanted and offensive to the recipient, which creates an intimidating, hostile, or humiliating work environment for that person violates 's policy. Harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex or the same sex. Harassment, verbal or non-verbal, explicit or implicit, based on an individual's sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion or any other legally protected characteristics will not be tolerated. All employees, including supervisors, other management personnel, and independent contractors, are required to abide by this policy. No person will be adversely affected in employment with as a result of bringing complaints of harassment.

 

. REPORTING DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT. If an employee feels that he or she has been harassed as described in this policy, they should immediately report the matter to management through any verbal or written means. If that contact is not available, or if the employee is not comfortable informing this contact, the employee should immediately inform any other manager or supervisor. Once the matter has been reported it will be promptly investigated and any corrective action will be taken when deemed appropriate. All complaints or unlawful harassment under this policy or otherwise will be handled in as confidential a manner as possible. Timely reporting is encouraged to prevent the re-occurrence of, or otherwise address, the behavior that violates this policy or law. Delays in reporting a complaint can limit the type of effectiveness of a response by . The procedure for reporting incidents of discriminatory or harassing behavior is not intended to prevent the right of any employee to seek a remedy under available state or federal law by immediately reporting the matter to the appropriate state or federal agency.

 

. RETALIATION. Retaliation against any person associated with who reports instances of harassment - whether he or she is directly or indirectly involved - is in violation of 's policies. All reported incidents are assumed to be made in good faith. Any allegations that are proven false will be treated as a serious matter.

 

. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES FOR HARASSMENT. Any employee engaging in behavior that violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including the possible termination of employment, whether or not an actual law has been violated.

 

. REMEDIES. Remedies for any instances of verified employment discrimination, whether caused intentionally or by actions that have a discriminatory effect, may include back pay, hiring, promotion, reinstatement, front pay, reasonable accommodation, or other actions deemed appropriate by . Remedies can also include payment of attorney's fees, expert witness fees, court costs and other applicable legal fees.

 

. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION. Implementation of this Policy will be effective as of .

 

 

 

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