§ 1.161. Prohibition of discrimination and affirmation of equal
employment opportunity.
(a) An agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor may not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status or disability.
(b) Positive steps shall be taken by each agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor to ensure fair and equal employment opportunity at every level of government.
(c) Sexual harassment or harassment based on any of the factors listed in subsection (a) is prohibited.
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 1.162 (relating to responsibility for implementing equal employment opportunity).
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