Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

• Employers are obligated to provide equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the workplace, regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
• Employers cannot discriminate based on these protected characteristics, which are enshrined in federal and state laws.

Protected Characteristics

• The following factors cannot be the basis for discrimination: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
• These characteristics are protected by law, and employers must ensure that they do not discriminate against individuals based on these factors.

Prohibitions on Employers

• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination prohibit employers from doing the following:
• Discriminating against job applicants or employees based on protected characteristics.
• Harassing or retaliating against individuals who report discrimination or participate in the discrimination complaint process.
• Failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• Engaging in unfair labor practices, such as discrimination in hiring, promotion, or termination.

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