Out on the Shelf

Out on the Shelf prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, dis/ability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, appearance, mode of dress, HIV status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offenses except where it relates to a bona fide qualification because of the nature of the placement, sex, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.