SAMPLE POLICY 1:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(Name of organization) is an equal opportunity employer. The recruitment and selection process will be based on job-related, objective qualifications, in accordance with the job requirements of the position being filled.
All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their jobs as set forth in the employee’s individual position description. Reasonable accommodations will be made, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, to assist employees with disabilities in performing the essential functions of their jobs.
Employees who believe they have been unlawfully discriminated against should report it immediately to (supervisor) or (business administrator).
Guidelines
A reporting employee will not be retaliated against for reporting a violation of this policy. In all reported cases, this organization will take reasonable steps to protect the reporting employee from retaliatory, harassing, or abusive behavior in relation to such reporting. (Provide examples or outline steps here.) This organization will investigate all reports diligently and will take appropriate disciplinary action against the offender(s), based on the circumstances.
SAMPLE POLICY 2:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of (name of organization) to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or handicap—if such handicap or disability may be accommodated without undue hardship. The recruitment and selection process will be based on job-related, objective qualifications, in accordance with the job requirements of the position being filled. All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their jobs as set forth in the employee’s individual position description. Reasonable accommodations will be made, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, to assist employees with disabilities in performing the essential functions of their jobs.
(Name of organization) is organized for religious purposes and is substantially controlled and supported by a religious body, (the church denomination). Consequently, (name of organization) enjoys an exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions based on religion or gender when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Employees who believe they have been unlawfully discriminated against should report it immediately to (supervisor) or (business administrator).
Guidelines
A reporting employee will not be retaliated against for reporting a violation of this policy. In all reported cases, this organization will take reasonable steps to protect the reporting employee from retaliatory, harassing, or abusive behavior in relation to such reporting. (Provide examples or outline steps here.) This organization will investigate all reports diligently and will take appropriate disciplinary action against the offender(s), based on the circumstances.