Policy Chapters and Sections

Retaliation

Chapter: 10 Section: 8.13
Effective Date: 2/14/2017
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 12/29/2017 9:07:09 AM
Status: Rescinded
Version: 1

Tags: Disability, Equal Employment Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, EO, NDP

  1. DCEO has a zero tolerance policy that prohibits retaliation, intimidation, or reprisal during the course of any protected activity in the course of complaint investigations.  Individuals have the right to file complaints if they believe they have been subjected to intimidation, coercion, or other threatening behavior because they:
    1. Filed or threatened to file a complaint;
    2. Opposed a practice prohibited by the non-discrimination and equal opportunity provisions of WIOA; or
    3. Exercised any rights and privileges, including furnishing information to, or assisting in any manner, an investigation, review, hearing, or any other activity related to the provisions under 29 CFR 38.
  2. In general, EOMC maintains confidentiality regarding the identity of individuals who file complaints, supply information, oppose discriminatory actions or behaviors, or participate in investigations.