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Columbia Nondiscrimination employment policies for businesses providing services to the city ordinance (§ 12-34.1)

Chapter 12: Human Relations · Article III. Discriminatory Practices

All contracts of the city shall obligate the contractor to comply with this article and with any state or federal laws or regulations relating to unlawful employment practices in connection with any work to be performed thereunder, and require the contractor to include the obligation of such compliance in all subcontracts. Each city contractor shall have an employee nondiscrimination policy in accordance with the requirements of this article, and such policy shall prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, receipt of governmental assistance, alienage or citizenship status, status as a survivor of sexual or domestic violence, order of protection status, source of income, or any other legally protected category recognized pursuant to this Code and state or federal law.

Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 12-34.1

Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.