MONROE COUNTY POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION

 and GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

 

Notice to our Employees, Customers, Clients and Contractors

 

Consistent with Federal and NY State laws Monroe County Government prohibits discrimination in employment, program activities, procurement and contracting against any person due to such person's age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, or national origin.

 

Grievance Procedure

 

This grievance procedure may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex or national origin.  It may also be used by anyone wishing to file a complaint alleging sexual harassment based on sex or on sexual orientation. 

 

1. The complainant should contact Monroe County Division of Affirmative Action as soon as possible.  This initial contact may be made by phone or by submitting a written complaint to the Division.  The complainant should provide his or her name, address (work and home), phone numbers, and a description of the problem including the location and date(s) of incidents.  This information and/or questions regarding the complaint process should be directed to:

 

Ronald L. House, Manager of Employment Services and Affirmative Action

(585) 428-3314

County Office Building Room 210

39 West Main Street, Rochester NY 14614

 

Disability related complaints or requests for information should be directed to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance coordinator:

 

            Peg Pepe-O'Brien, ADA Manager

(585) 428-5305

County Office Building Room 210

39 West Main Street, Rochester NY 14614

 

2.  The Division will review the allegations, interview the complainant and, if warranted, will pursue either intervention measures and/or a formal fact finding process. In most cases, the process is completed and a finding or findings are rendered within 60 days

 

3.  All complaints are handled as confidentially as possible.

 

4.  Any individual who either files a complaint or who participates in the investigation or resolution process is protected by law against retaliation.

 

5.  In the event that the complainant disagrees with the findings, he or she may submit a written appeal to the Director of Human Resources.  This appeal must be submitted in writing and within ten (10) days of being notified of the findings.  A response to the appeal will be provided to the complainant within thirty (30) days after the Director receives the request for the appeal. 

 

This notice is available in large print, on audio tape, and in Braille, from the ADA Manager, upon request.