The University strives to be proactive in its attempts to resolve disputes regarding workplace issues. Employees are encouraged to discuss issues with their supervisors. Supervisors and administrators are encouraged to seek assistance from Human Resources to mutually determine options or to provide recommendations on resolving problems. Human Resources will assist administrators with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and will provide guidance and representation on any grievances. Human Resources is also responsible for processing and monitoring grievance activity on the campus as well coordinating release time requests for campus union representatives and addressing information requests from the unions.
From time to time, training is provided for personnel regarding problem resolution, dealing with difficult people and other related topics. Represented employees may also refer to their respective collective bargaining agreements for specific guidelines on complaint or grievance matters.
Below is a list of the policies, procedures, and guidelines for complaints of employee, visitor, or contractor conduct believed to be in violation of our policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment or improper governmental activities and retaliation for opposing these activities. Human Resources, located in room 1804 of Lindero Hall, is responsible for the implementation of employee relations programs, policies and procedures. The individual responsible for program oversight and implementation is Laurie Nichols, Associate Vice President of Administrative Services and HRO, located in Lindero Hall. Please direct all claims against employees, visitors, vendors, or contractors to Human Resources at the locations specified above, or by calling them at 805-437-8490.
Affirmative Action Programs in Employment:
- Executive Order 1088: Systemwide Guidelines for Affirmative Action Programs in Employment.
Disability Support and Accommodations Policy
- Executive Order 1111: Systemwide Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations.
Nondiscrimination Policy:
Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students:
- Effective 1/1/2022, this policy was revised and incorporated into CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy).
Child Abuse, Neglect, and Reporting Act (CANRA):
Whistleblower Policy, Complaint Procedure, and Guidelines:
- Executive Order 1116: Complaint Procedure for Allegations of Retaliation for Having Made a Protected Disclosure under the California Whistleblower Protection Act
- Executive Order 1116: Complaint Form (PDF, 89.8KB)
- Executive Order 1115: Reporting Procedures for Protected Disclosure of Improper Governmental Activities and/or Significant Threats to Health or Safety
Drug-Free Workplace:
- Executive Order 930:CSU Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Relevant Documents:
- CSU Collective Bargaining Agreements
- CSU Outside Employment Policy
- CSU Revised Policy on Nepotism (PDF, 132KB)
- CI Policy - Drug-Free Work Environment (PDF, 14KB)
- CI Policy - Violence in the Workplace (PDF, 29KB)
- Other current campus policies and statements can be found in the CI Administrative Policy Manual.
- PERB Decision LA-CE-1260-H Required Notice to CSUEU Employees (PDF, 163KB)
Any questions regarding employee relations should be directed to:
Angela Portillo, Director of Human Resources
Phone: 805-437-8423
Fax: 805-437-8491
Email: Employee Relations
Questions regarding Employee Relations can be addressed to the Human Resources Director or by phone at 805-437-8490