Franchisee agrees that it shall not discriminate in providing service to the public or against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or marital status. In the employment of persons, Franchisee shall fully comply with applicable local, State and Federal law, and shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or marital status.