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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Complaint Resolution Process
A complaint is a written claim by an employee regarding a specific management action(s) that is alleged to have adversely affected that employee’s existing terms and conditions of employment in a material way.
An employee has 30 days to file a complaint.
The employee should attempt to resolve the issue informally with his or her immediate supervisor, the staff ombuds office or, if appropriate, the Title IX officer, however, this does not extend the deadline for filing a written complaint. An extension may be granted if the request is made in writing prior to the 30 day mark.
- UC Policy
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010417/PPSM-70 - UC Berkeley's implementing procedures
http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/er/policies/ppsm/implementing/policy-70
Discrimination Complaints
Non-academic staff complaints of discrimination as outlined in personnel policies and contracts
Disability Accommodation Complaints
Contact this office if you are unable to resolve the issue with Disability Management Service
ACADEMIC PERSONNEL OFFICE
Procedures for filing a complaint against a faculty member starts on page 9 of the Faculty Code of Conduct
OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF HARRASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
The OPHD Office has the specific responsibility for providing prompt and effective responses to all complaints of sex discrimination or harassment for faculty, staff and students. The Office also responds to concerns from faculty and students regarding other forms of discrimination as covered by University Nondiscrimination policies-- such as, age, religion, national origin, etc.
DISABILITY COMPLIANCE
The Office of Disability Compliance handles disability complaints from faculty and students. Staff disability accommodation complaints are handled by the Office of Human Resources.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the sexual harassment complaint resolution process, the student may file a formal student grievance within fifteen (15) days of notice of the outcome of the sexual harassment complaint process.
ACADEMIC SENATE (Committe on Privilege and Tenure)
POLICE DEPARTMENT (UCPD)
The time limit for filing a complaint against a member of the police department is 30 calendar days from the date of the alleged incident. Sexual harassment allegations will be accepted up to 90 calendar days after the alleged incident.
WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE
The hotline should be used to report known or suspected instances of misuse of University resources and/or known or suspected instances of improper governmental activities by University employees.