A note to employers
Creating safe, inclusive workplaces is not only a question of values but is also foundational to the economic vitality and civic strength of the Commonwealth. Employers across Massachusetts rely on talented, diverse workforces to innovate, serve, and grow. When people can show up safely and fully at work, organizations are stronger, more resilient, and better positioned to succeed.
The Commission’s workplace recommendations reflect this broader responsibility. Antisemitism, like other forms of bias and harassment, undermines trust, morale, and retention, and it does not resolve itself through silence or general statements of principle. Addressing it requires clarity, consistent policies, and leadership willing to act when issues arise.
Too often, Jewish employees are asked, implicitly or explicitly, to absorb harm quietly, to educate colleagues, or to weigh the personal risk of reporting concerns. When antisemitism is left unnamed or responses are inconsistent, the cost is shifted from institutions onto individuals.
These recommendations offer employers a clear path forward: establish explicit standards, support belonging, enforce policies consistently, and respond with seriousness and care. Doing so strengthens workplace culture for everyone while signaling that Jewish employees, and all employees, do not stand alone.
Please reach out to CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism at cca-info@cjp.org for questions and/or partnership opportunities to implement the recommendations.
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