EEO Problem Resolution

Problem Resolution /Complaint Investigation

Problem Resolution/Complaint Investigation for Staff, Faculty, Student Employees and Applicants

EEO/AA staff are available to investigate discrimination complaints, as well as, assist individuals who seek impartial advice or assistance in resolving conflicts and complaints involving discrimination or diversity issues. The staff maintain an impartial, balanced and independent position in its approach. Assistance may include policy research and clarification, counseling, referral to on and off campus resources and facilitation of conflict resolution meetings. For more information, please see the Consultations section of the website.

Complaints alleging discrimination may be filed with the EEO/AA office by staff, faculty, student employees or applicants for employment. For more information, please see the Filing a Complaint section of the website.

Using campus complaint procedures does not preclude an employee's or applicant's right to file a complaint with the appropriate external agency (e.g. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing) or preclude an employee from filing a formal grievance under the appropriate labor agreement or personnel policy. Civil remedies may also be available, including injunctions and restraining or other orders. Note: Campus Labor Relations grievance, and state and federal discrimination charge processes and procedures all have filing time limits. The EEO/AA Office suggests that employees and applicants consult the appropriate agency or office regarding procedure deadlines.

Purpose/Policy

It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws and University policies.

All complaints of discrimination brought to the EEO/AA office are taken seriously. The staff attempts to identify the problem and reach a resolution as quickly as possible.

Confidentiality

EEO/AA staff share consultation and complaint information only on a business need to know basis. While we cannot promise absolute confidentiality if a campus policy or a law are violated; we will only share information as needed to conduct an investigation, to work toward a resolution or as University or campus policy dictates.

Retaliation

Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination, participates in an investigation of such a complaint, or opposes an unlawful employment practice is prohibited by Federal and State law and University policy. Anyone who believes she or he has been retaliated against for filing a complaint of discrimination is encouraged to report the retaliatory actions to EEO/AA office.