In this regard, companies not only meet the minimum requirements of the law but also strive toward policies that are genuinely family-friendly. D o not tolerate sexual or racial harassment, but do educate all employees, including management, with regard to anit-harassment policies and rigorously enforce them. E nsure that any allegation of sexual or racial harassment, sexual assault or sex or race discrimination are promptly and thoroughly investigated, and ensure that employees making such allegations are protected from retaliation and are not required to seek redress from a workers' compensation board or forced to submit to arbitration in lieu of pursuing legal or statutory remedies. H ave an affirmative action program to ensure that women and people of color are included in the recruitment, hiring and promotion of employees. R espect the laws that recognize the right of their employees to organize and establish an independent voice.
P rovide all employee benefits without discrimination based on sex.
D o not discriminate on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation.