EEO Policy
Author: Lisa Pierson Weinberger, Mom, Esq.
When to Use
Federal, state and local laws require employers to provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discriminatory conduct by employers that is based upon or motivated by an individual's protected characteristic.
Under federal law, employers with 15 or more employees may be liable for discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability or genetic information. Employers with 20 or more employees may be liable for age discrimination against employees who are 40 years old or older. Many state and local laws protect additional classes of employees or apply to a broader range of employers than federal law. As a result, employers have an obligation to ensure that all applicants and employees are granted equal employment opportunity (EEO) within their organization.
An employer should consider implementing this policy to communicate its commitment to equal employment opportunity to employees.
