Anti-Discrimination Policy | Business Law

Developing a Sound Anti-Discrimination Policy for Your Business

Business Law | The state of California has strict laws against discrimination in the workplace, with employers, managers and supervisors barred from treating workers unfairly due to their age, race, gender, religious views or a multitude of other factors. Businesses and organizations can use a number of methods to help reduce and eliminate the threat of discrimination through sound written policies.

To start, it’s worth noting that all anti-discrimination policies should comply with both state and federal laws, and consider different scenarios in which your business may be vulnerable to claims of discrimination. A skilled employment law attorney can help with this issue, reviewing your policy and making suggestions for how you can best protect your organization.

Within the policy, the company’s viewpoint on discrimination should be clearly defined, making it well known to supervisors and employees that discriminatory behaviors are not acceptable. Avoid using general language and be as clear and specific as possible to prevent any confusion on the part of employees.

The policy should also clearly define what exactly constitutes discrimination, in addition to common examples of discriminatory behavior. These examples should include things like offensive drawings, inappropriate verbal comments or harassing emails and conversations focused on another employee’s race or gender. By providing practical examples, you will give your workers a better idea of what discrimination is and how they can avoid it.

Finally, you should make clear the steps employees can take to report these issues if they have witnessed or experienced discrimination at work. Explain the process on how these complaints are handled within your company and set standards for the repercussions involved for those guilty of inappropriate behavior.

If your business or organization needs assistance preparing a comprehensive anti-discrimination policy, speak with a knowledgeable Kern County attorney at Young Wooldridge, LLP. The business law attorneys at Young Wooldridge, LLP can inform you of legal options you may not know you have. 

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