Every employer, regardless of size, needs a clear anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy. Without one, you are exposed to legal liability, employee complaints, and the kind of workplace culture problems that are expensive to fix after the fact. This template gives you a thorough, professionally written policy that covers all federally protected classes, defines prohibited conduct clearly, and establishes a reporting and investigation process your team can actually follow.
What's Included:
• Coverage of all federally protected classes in a formatted reference table (including sexual orientation and gender identity per Bostock v. Clayton County)
• Separate sections for harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination
• NLRA callout box protecting employees' rights to concerted activity
• Reporting options table with placeholders for your actual contacts
• Step-by-step investigation process
• Corrective action and retaliation prohibition sections
• Training requirements and external EEOC reporting guidance
• Employee acknowledgment signature block
• Editable Word (.docx) + polished PDF
This template is right for you if:
• You are building your HR foundation and do not yet have a harassment policy
• You have had a complaint or incident and realized your current policy is inadequate
• You are adding employees and want to ensure your workplace conduct standards are clear
• You want a policy that goes beyond a generic template and reflects real-world HR expertise
Delivered as an editable Word document (.docx) and a polished PDF, both included in a single download. All fields are clearly marked with [bracketed placeholders] for easy customization.
Created by a SHRM-SCP certified HR executive with 15+ years of experience in global organizations. Designed for US-based employers. Please review with your HR or legal counsel before distributing to employees.
Every employer, regardless of size, needs a clear anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy. Without one, you are exposed to legal liability, employee complaints, and the kind of workplace culture problems that are expensive to fix after the fact. This template gives you a thorough, professionally written policy that covers all federally protected classes, defines prohibited conduct clearly, and establishes a reporting and investigation process your team can actually follow.
What's Included:
• Coverage of all federally protected classes in a formatted reference table (including sexual orientation and gender identity per Bostock v. Clayton County)
• Separate sections for harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination
• NLRA callout box protecting employees' rights to concerted activity
• Reporting options table with placeholders for your actual contacts
• Step-by-step investigation process
• Corrective action and retaliation prohibition sections
• Training requirements and external EEOC reporting guidance
• Employee acknowledgment signature block
• Editable Word (.docx) + polished PDF
This template is right for you if:
• You are building your HR foundation and do not yet have a harassment policy
• You have had a complaint or incident and realized your current policy is inadequate
• You are adding employees and want to ensure your workplace conduct standards are clear
• You want a policy that goes beyond a generic template and reflects real-world HR expertise
Delivered as an editable Word document (.docx) and a polished PDF, both included in a single download. All fields are clearly marked with [bracketed placeholders] for easy customization.
Created by a SHRM-SCP certified HR executive with 15+ years of experience in global organizations. Designed for US-based employers. Please review with your HR or legal counsel before distributing to employees.