NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Clause Samples

The Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action clause requires parties to ensure equal treatment and opportunities regardless of characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or other protected statuses. In practice, this clause obligates employers or contractors to implement policies that prevent discriminatory practices in hiring, promotion, and other employment actions, and may also require proactive steps to recruit and support underrepresented groups. Its core function is to promote fairness and diversity in the workplace, while helping organizations comply with legal and ethical standards regarding equal opportunity.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The parties herein agree that neither shall discriminate against any employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, mental retardation or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, or lawful political activity.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. ‌ 8.28.1 Subrecipient (that is, "Contractor") certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Subrecipient's Equal Employment Opportunity Certification). 8.28.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its Lower Tier Subrecipients (that is, "Subcontractors"), bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Subaward (that is, "Contract") or under any project, program or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to Contractor's employment records during County's business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Subparagraph 8.28 when so requested by County. 8.28.7 If County finds that any provisions of this Subparagraph 8.28 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which County may t...
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. In connection with the furnishing of equipment, supplies, and/or services under the contract, the contractor and all subcontractors shall agree not to discriminate against recipients of services or employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status unless otherwise provided by law. If the contractor or subcontractor employs at least 50 persons, they shall have and maintain an affirmative action program which shall include: a. A written policy statement committing the organization to affirmative action and assigning management responsibilities and procedures for evaluation and dissemination; b. The identification of a person designated to handle affirmative action; c. The establishment of non-discriminatory selection standards, objective measures to analyze recruitment, an upward mobility system, a wage and salary structure, and standards applicable to layoff, recall, discharge, demotion, and discipline; d. The exclusion of discrimination from all collective bargaining agreements; and e. Performance of an internal audit of the reporting system to monitor execution and to provide for future planning. If discrimination by a contractor is found to exist, the state shall take appropriate enforcement action which may include, but not necessarily be limited to, cancellation of the contract, suspension, or debarment by the state until corrective action by the contractor is made and ensured, and referral to the Attorney General's Office, whichever enforcement action may be deemed most appropriate.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. ‌ 8.28.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor's Equal Employment Opportunity Certification). 8.28.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to Contractor's employment records during County's regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Subparagraph 8.28 when so requested by County. 8.28.7 If County finds that any provisions of this Subparagraph 8.28 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While County reserves the right to determi...
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The Sub-Awardee agrees that they will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in connection with the performance of this Agreement because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or physical handicap; and shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, age, national origin, sex, or physical handicap.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. A. The Contractor shall be an equal opportunity employer as defined by Section 2000(e) of Chapter 21, Title 42, of the United States Code Annotated. B. The Contractor shall observe the provisions of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under the present Contract because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry unrelated to such person's ability to engage in the particular work. C. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees, the Contractor shall include the phrase "equal opportunity employer" or a similar phrase to be approved by the Kansas Human Rights Commission. D. If the Contractor fails to comply with the manner in which the Contractor reports to the Commission in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 44- 1030, as amended, the Contractor shall be deemed to have breached the present Contract and it may be canceled, terminated, or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting party. E. If the Contractor is found guilty of a violation of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination under a decision or order of the Commission which has become final, the Contractor shall be deemed to have breached the present Contract and it may be canceled, terminated, or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting party. The Contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs A through E inclusively of this subsection in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor or vendor.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The parties agree that neither shall discriminate against any employee, except on the basis of bona fide occupational qualifications.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The Grantee shall make its best effort to comply with DASNY’s Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action policies set forth in Exhibit F to this Agreement.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. A. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex. The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment advertising; recruitment layoff; termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; conditions or privileges of employment; and selection for apprenticeship. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 151B and all other applicable anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws. B. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of Executive Order 526, entitled Order Regarding Nondiscrimination, Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, which prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran’s status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or background. Executive Order 526 is herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract. C. In connection with the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall undertake in good faith affirmative action measures designed to eliminate any discriminatory barriers in the terms and conditions of employment on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex, and to eliminate and remedy any effects of such discrimination in the past. Such affirmative action shall entail positive and aggressive measures to ensure equal opportunity in the areas of hiring, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, layoff or termination, rate of compensation, and in-service or apprenticeship training programs. This affirmative action shall include all action D. If CONTRACTOR shall use any subcontractor on any work performed under this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative steps to negotiate with qualified minority and women subcontractors. These affirmative steps shall cover both pre-bid and post-bid periods. It shall include notification to the State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance or its designee, while bids are in preparation, of all products, work or services for which CONTRACTOR intends to negotiate bids. In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by CONTRACTOR either for work to be performed ...
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The Contractor agrees that: A. During the performance of this Contract or any subcontract resulting thereof, the Contractor, all subcontractors and vendors shall observe the provisions of the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001, et seq.) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under the present Contract because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, or low income. B. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees the Contractor, all subcontractors and vendors shall include the phraseequal opportunity employer” or a similar phrase to be approved by the Kansas Human Rights Commission. C. If the Contractor, a subcontractor or vendor fails to comply with the manner in which the Contractor, subcontractor or vendor reports to the Kansas Human Rights Commission in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 44-1031 and amendments thereto, the Contractor, subcontractor or vendor shall be deemed to have breached this Contract, and it may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the City; D. If the Contractor, a subcontractor or vendor is found guilty of a violation of the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination under a decision or order of the Kansas Human Rights Commission which has become final, the Contractor, subcontractor or vendor shall be deemed to have breached this Contract, and this Contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part by the City; E. The Contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs A. through D. above in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor further agrees that the Contractor shall abide by the Kansas Age Discrimination In Employment Act (K.S.A. 44-1111 et seq.) and the applicable provision of the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) as well as all other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to this Contract and shall furnish any certification required by any federal, state or local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to this project and shall furnish any certification required by any federal, state or local governmental agency in connection therewith.