102 POLICY

102.1 It shall be the policy of the Government of the District of Columbia in connection with any aspect of District government employment to do the following:

(a) To prohibit sexual harassment;

(b) To prohibit retaliation for filing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints;

(c) To provide equal employment opportunity for all persons; and

(d) To prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

102.2 Sufficient resources shall be provided to administer the District's Equal Employment Opportunity program in a positive and effective manner.

102.3 A continuing program shall be conducted to eradicate every form of prejudice or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation in connection with any aspect of District government employment.

102.4 The head of each District government department and agency shall be required to take affirmative action within that department or agency to assure equal opportunity in every aspect of employment.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 56, 58-59 (January 6, 1984).