Discrimination/Harassment Resources

Guidelines

Discriminating against or harassing any County employee, applicant, agent, contractor, or volunteer based on any protected characteristic is prohibited. Protected characteristics include:

Discrimination is taking an employment action, making an employment decision, and/or treating an employee or applicant differently based on the individual's protected characteristic or status.

Harassment is unwelcome conduct of a verbal, visual, or physical nature that is based on a protected characteristic or status and unreasonably interferes with the individual's ability to do his or her job. Additionally, discrimination or harassment that is based on the perception that an individual holds one of the above-mentioned protected characteristics/statuses or is based on an individual's association with a protected characteristic/status is prohibited.

Retaliation is when an individual suffers adverse action in response to making a claim of, participating in the investigation of, or opposing discrimination or harassment.

Any individual who believes that he or she has been subjected to, has been affected by, or is aware of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in a County work situation should immediately report such action or incident.

To File A Complaint​

• Complete an Online Complaint Form, as thoroughly and accurately as possible. Verbal complaints are also accepted; however, written is preferred.
• If you are unable to complete the online form, please contact EEOOffice@SacCounty.gov to request accommodations.

Your concerns will be forwarded to and reviewed by the EEO Office. An investigator will be assigned who will contact you to schedule an intake interview to clarify issues involved. You can also view our Complaint​ FAQs.  If the complaint is not based on one of the protected characteristics listed above, workplace violence, or a County policy violation, your concerns will be for​warded to the appropriate department supervisor/manager to address.

A complaint of employment discrimination may also be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH)​. Contact these agencies for filing requirements and deadlines.

Revised June 2021