Anti-harassment Policy
(with Acknowledgment) (DC)

Summary

This template is an anti-harassment policy for use by private employers in the District of Columbia. It covers key topics for anti-harassment policies including, among others, prohibited harassment, reporting policy violations, and enforcement. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. This template is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. Its language has been customized to comply with District of Columbia and federal law. As a result, the text of this template differs from the non-jurisdictional Anti-harassment Policy (with Acknowledgment). This policy does not address all potential local law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant local laws. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For information on harassment laws in the District of Columbia, see Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DC) and District of Columbia Human Rights Act (DCHRA). For information on harassment laws and issues, see Anti-harassment Policies: Key Drafting Tips, Harassment Claim Prevention and Defense, Office Relationship Contracts: Drafting "Love Contracts", and Bullying in the Workplace: Best Practices. For more information on state and local anti-harassment laws, see Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation State Practice Notes Chart. See also Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation State Expert Forms and Checklists Chart.