Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31010.4 Complainant’s Rights

• Every person covered by this policy has the following rights:

  • The right to a discrimination-free work environment.

  • The right to work in an environment free from biased or abusive conduct.

  • The right to file a discrimination complaint, freedom from influence to refrain from filing a complaint, and freedom from retaliation after filing a complaint, (see “Filing a Complaint” below). Applicants, employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers shall immediately report the discriminatory action or conduct.

  • The right to have their complaint promptly reported, objectively reviewed, and investigated when appropriate.

  • The right to be informed of the disposition of the complaint.

  • The right to be represented by a person of the complainant’s choosing at each and all steps of the process..

  • The right to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOCU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), and other appropriate state and federal compliance agencies.