Office of Employee Relations & Experience - Complaint and Investigation Resources

The Office of Employee Relations & Experience conducts investigations regarding Discrimination and Harassment, Workplace Violence, Sexual Misconduct Under Title IX. Through the investigation process, each case is assigned to the respective HR Coordinator who will interview each party involved, including witnesses. At the end of the investigation process, a letter of determination outlining whether or not a violation of any policy was made will be sent to each party, including the appropriate Supervisor. If there is a finding, the Division of Human Resources will make a determination as to any appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions.

Please note, complaints received for Title IX will follow Title IX guidelines and procedures which can be found HERE.

Below you can find further explanation of the different basis for a formal investigation:

This is defined as an intentional or unintentional act which adversely affects employment or educational opportunities due to membership in one or more of the following protected categories:

• Race/Color
• National Origin/Ancestry
• Religion
• Age
• Sex/Gender
• Ethnicity
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Gender Identity and Expression
• Genetic Information
• Marital Status
• Veteran or Military Status

If you think you are experiencing discrimination or harassment based on the above protected statuses, please contact the Office of Employee Relations & Experience for guidance or your assigned HR Coordinator.

Workplace violence is defined as any actual or threatening behavior of a violent nature, as understood by a reasonable person, exhibited by faculty, staff, student, or third-party vendors (temporary employees, consultants, etc.)

If you think you are experiencing Workplace Violence, please contact the Office of Employee Relations & Experience for guidance or your assigned HR Coordinator.

This policy applies to conduct committed by District employees and/or third-party vendors and prohibits the following behaviors focused on sex and/or gender:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual violence
• Sexual exploitation
• Gender-based harassment
• Stalking
• Relationship violence

If you think you are experiencing sexual misconduct, please refer to Board Policy GAEB: Sexual Harassment of Employees. If you think are experiencing Sexual Harassment under Title IX, please contact the Office of Employee Relations & Experience for guidance or your assigned HR Coordinator.

The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who, in good faith, assert their rights to bring a complaint of workplace misconduct, specifically discrimination or harassment, sexual misconduct, workplace violence, or violations of law or policy. Similarly, employees are protected for participation in investigations of, or otherwise objecting to, the same conduct. Retaliation is also prohibited against individuals who request accommodations based on their disability or religion.

• Discharge
• Suspension
• Demotion
• Other forms of discipline

If you think you are experiencing Retaliation, please contact the Office of Employee Relations & Experience for guidance or your assigned HR Coordinator.

If you have any questions regarding the above investigations, please contact the Division of Human Resources, Office of Employee Relations & Experience.


Complaint & Investigation Policies: (Please Note: Other policies may be used to conduct investigations pending the circumstances)
Board Policy GAAA Equal Opportunity Employment
Board Policy GAE Complaints and Grievances
Board Policy GAEC Racial Harassment
Board Policy GAEB Sexual Harassment of Employees
Board Policy DIE: Fraud