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Non-Discrimination Policy
Free non-discrimination policy template establishing a company's commitment to equal treatment regardless of legally protected characteristics.
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This free non-discrimination policy covers Policy Statement, Scope, Reasonable Accommodation, Reporting Concerns, Investigation and No Retaliation with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Company: [Company Name] · Effective Date: [Date]
Policy Statement
[Company Name] is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Scope
This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination.
Reasonable Accommodation
[Company Name] provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, absent undue hardship, consistent with the ADA and Title VII.
Reporting Concerns
Employees who believe they have experienced or witnessed discrimination should report it to [HR/designated contact], through any of the following channels: [List channels].
Investigation and No Retaliation
All reports are investigated promptly. [Company Name] strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination in good faith or participates in an investigation.
Training
Managers and employees receive training on this policy and their responsibilities under it [Frequency].
Adopted by: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Protected characteristics and their specific legal definitions vary by state and locality — many states and cities protect additional categories (e.g. marital status, political affiliation, or specific expansions of what "sex" and "disability" cover) beyond the federal minimum, so confirm your jurisdiction's full list before finalizing this policy.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: Policy Statement, Scope, Reasonable Accommodation, Reporting Concerns, Investigation and No Retaliation, Training
- 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this non-discrimination policy template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this non-discrimination policy as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this non-discrimination policy cover?
This hr template includes Policy Statement, Scope, Reasonable Accommodation, Reporting Concerns. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 5 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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