Sample Anti-Discrimination Policy

An anti-discrimination policy could contain the following language:

The employer is an "equal opportunity employer." The employer will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Note: Not all employers are required to comply with affirmative action requirements, so that language may be deleted in those situations. In addition, the last sentence can be tailored to conform to the law in your particular state. For example, if you must also comply with laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, you may include that language as well.

Sample Anti-Harassment Policy

A sample anti-harassment policy may contain language which states:

The employer is committed in all areas to providing a work environment that is free from harassment. Harassment based upon an individual's sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion or any other legally protected characteristics will not be tolerated. All employees, including supervisors and other management personnel, are expected and required to abide by this policy. No person will be adversely affected in employment with the employer as a result of bringing complaints of unlawful harassment.