An EEO complaint alleges workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of the City of Sacramento’s EEO policy or in violation of federal, state, or local EEO laws.
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The City of Sacramento EEO Office handles complaints alleging that the City of Sacramento’s Equal Opportunity Policy has been violated. Most often, those complaints are submitted by people who work for the City of Sacramento, but complaints can also be submitted by members of the public, people whose employer has a contract with the City of Sacramento, or others when the alleged violation has some connection to the City of Sacramento.
The City of Sacramento EEO Office does not handle complaints where there is no connection to the City of Sacramento. For example, the City of Sacramento EEO Office would not have jurisdiction over a complaint filed by someone who works for a private company that is located in Sacramento but not affiliated with the City.
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The City of Sacramento EEO Policy includes the following protected classes:
• Age (over 40)
• Ancestry
• Color
• Disability
• Gender
• Gender Expression
• Gender Identity
• Genetic Information
• Marital Status
• Medical Condition
• Military or Veteran Status
• National Origin
• Race
• Religious Creed
• Retaliation for EEO-Protected Activity
• Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions)
• Sexual orientation |
If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, please report the conduct as soon as possible. You can report the conduct to the EEO Office, submit an online Charge of Discrimination Form, contact Human Resources, or report the conduct to a manager or supervisor.
The EEO Office can be reached at:
Historic City Hall
916 I Street, First Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5825
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Report discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as soon as possible. You can report the matter to the EEO Office, submit an online Charge of Discrimination Form, contact Human Resources, or report the conduct to a manager or supervisor.
The EEO Office can be reached at:
Historic City Hall
916 I Street, First Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5825
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The EEO Office will determine if it has jurisdiction to investigate the allegation. If so, it will interview witnesses, review documents, and make a conclusion whether it is more likely than not that there is a violation of the City’s EEO policy. If there is a violation of the EEO policy, corrective action will be taken against the perpetrating employee(s).
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The City cannot promise complete confidentiality. However, EEO complaints are processed as confidentially as possible to conduct a full investigation and to carry out due process.
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No. EEO allegations and investigations are confidential to the extent possible.
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The Complainant will be notified at the end of the investigation as to whether there was a finding of violation of the City's EEO policy.
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No. The Complainant will not be privy to the discipline imposed because of confidentiality.
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Yes! Managers and supervisors are required to notify Human Resources in writing of the circumstances surrounding any reported allegations or observed acts of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as soon as possible and no later than the next business day. Managers and supervisors can contact the EEO Office directly to report EEO concerns.
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No. Honoring such requests could place other employees at risk of harassment or discrimination as well as place the City at risk for failing to take prompt action. The City’s EEO Policy requires managers and supervisors to notify Human Resources in writing of the circumstances surrounding any reported allegations or observed acts of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as soon as possible and no later than the next business day.
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No. Honoring such requests could place employees at risk of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation as well as place the City at risk for failing to take prompt action.
Some people worry about the risk of retaliation after reporting an EEO matter. Retaliation is prohibited. If you experience retaliation for reporting an EEO matter, please report the retaliation as soon as possible. You can report the conduct to the EEO Office, submit an online Charge of Discrimination Form, contact Human Resources, or report the conduct to a manager or supervisor.
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The City is required to provide a work environment free of harassment; thus, it must take any action within its authority to stop the harassing behavior even if the person alleged to have committed the conduct is not an employee.
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• Know the EEO policy.
• Complete mandatory EEO training on time.
• Be professional.
• Report potential EEO issues to the EEO Office, any manager or supervisor, or Human Resources as soon as possible.
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All employees must complete mandatory EEO training when they are hired and then again every two years thereafter.
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No. The City will consider any report (oral or written) of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation to be deserving of investigation. |
Yes. Such complaints may also be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Contact these agencies for filing requirements and deadlines.
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Please contact EEO Manager Molly Owens at (916) 808-5825 or mowens@cityofsacramento.org or EEO Specialist Brittany Phillips at (916) 808-7728 or bphillips@cityofsacramento.org to discuss.
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