An employee policy on equal employment opportunities (EEO). It prohibits discrimination and retaliation and outlines the procedure for reporting complaints. It can be incorporated into an employment handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document is based on federal and Illinois law and applies to private employers. Local laws may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers within the state of Illinois. For more on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.