Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3344 - Cleveland State University › Chapter 3344-61 - Appointment and Conditions of Employment › Section 3344-61-08 - Complaint resolution procedure

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								It is understood
			 that the prompt presentation, adjustment and response to staff complaints is
			 desirable in the interest of sound employee relations. The prompt and fair
			 disposition of complaints involves the important and equal obligations and
			 responsibilities, both joint and independent, on the part of the university and
			 the complainant to protect and preserve the complaint resolution procedure as
			 an orderly means of resolving complaints.
(B)
								Any claims of
			 unlawful discrimination or harassment under federal and state civil rights
			 laws, fair employment practice acts, or university policy shall not be
			 processed through this complaint resolution procedure. Such claims shall be
			 first discussed by the claimant with the university's director for
			 institutional equity as a means of achieving an informal resolution of the
			 claim. If an informal resolution is not possible, the claimant may file a
			 formal written complaint with the university's office for institutional equity.
			 The claimant and respondent shall have access to the resources available
			 through the university's office for institutional equity.
If a complaint is related to a claim of
				sexual discrimination or harassment of a student, or a claim of sexual violence
				that occurs on or near campus, both the complainant and respondent to that
				claim will receive notice of hearings and outcomes at the same time, and both
				parties may, with one support person, participate in hearings. The complainant
				will have equivalent rights to appeal as the respondent, including to appeal if
				he or she believes sanctions are too light. The resolution of the complaint may
				be altered as a result of such appeal.
(C)
								When other
			 complaints arise, the professional staff member shall attempt to resolve the
			 issue with his or her immediate supervisor through discussion, mutual
			 understanding, and documentation if appropriate.
(D)
								Dismissals as
			 described in paragraphs (E)(1) to (E)(5) of rule
			 3344-61-07
			 of the Administrative Code are not subject to the provisions of this
			 
			 chapter. A dismissal hearing may be requested under that
			 paragraph.
(E)
								Classification determinations by human resources
			 compensation are not subject to the provisions of paragraph (G) of this rule.
			 For classification appeals, professional staff members may utilize the appeal
			 process set forth in the professional staff compensation
			 program.
(F)
								Procedures for complaint resolution under this
			 section.
(1)
									A
			 complaint, under this rule, may be brought by any professional staff
			 member.
(2)
									A complaint is defined as a dispute or disagreement
			 concerning the alleged misapplication of, misinterpretation of, or failure to
			 comply with specific provisions(s) of this chapter, unless otherwise
			 noted.