The Mexican government has issued a new equal opportunities standard for employers. Although the standard is not binding it serves as a guideline for employers to evaluate equal opportunities practices in their workplaces. Furthermore, employers that are able to show they are fully compliant with the standard may obtain certification to this effect. According to the standard employers should have non-discriminatory recruitment process, an equal opportunity policy and code of ethics and should actively prohibit all forms of discrimination (including harassment). Employers should also have a fully representative oversight committee and conduct regular internal audits and work environment assessments.