Common use of Employment Discrimination Clause in Contracts

Employment Discrimination. ‌ 1. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service disabled veteran, political affiliation, or other basis prohibited by state or federal law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 2. The Contractor, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, will state that such Contractor is an equal opportunity employer. 3. Notices, advertisements, and solicitations placed in accordance with Federal law, rule, or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. 4. The Contractor will include the provisions of this Contract section in every subcontract or purchase order over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.