COMPLAINT OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
The following options are available to you as a university employee for addressing allegations of
discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. See the reverse side of this form for additional
contact information and related resources.
INTERNAL:
Supervisor or Department Head
An individual alleging discrimination or harassment against a university employee is encouraged to discuss the
allegation with the head of the department or dean of the college in which the alleged act occurred. This step is
to facilitate an informal resolution of the matter whenever appropriate. It is not necessarily suggested in cases of
sexual harassment, and is not appropriate in cases of sexual assault. In the event that an informal resolution is
not reached, or the individual chooses not to address the issue via the method described above, the individual
may always consult directly with the Office of Compliance and Equity Management to seek resolution.
Office of Compliance and Equity Management (OCEM)
OCEM receives reports and complaints concerning alleged violations of civil rights and works toward
resolution through investigation, mediation, and other methods. OCEM oversees compliance with various
federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
EXTERNAL:
Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)
The ICRC receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve individual complaints alleging discrimination in
violation of Iowa’s anti-discrimination law, the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 as amended. A complaint must
be filed with the ICRC within 300 days of the alleged act of discrimination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC is a federal agency. The EEOC enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits
employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The EEOC also enforces the
Equal Pay Act of 1963, which prohibits sex-based wage discrimination. Title I of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are also enforced by the EEOC,
which prohibit employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the private sector, and local,
state, and federal government. Finally, the EEOC enforces the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which provides certain
damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination and other additional protections. A complaint must
be filed with the EEOC within 300 days of the alleged act of discrimination.
State and Federal Courts
Complaints of discrimination may be brought to state or federal courts.
I hereby verify that I have reviewed the above information regarding available options for filing a
complaint. I have also been provided with a copy of UNI Policy 13.02 Discrimination, Harassment, and
Sexual Misconduct.
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Signature of Complainant
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Date
Contact Information
Office of Compliance and Equity Management
University of Northern Iowa
117 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0028
Phone: (319) 273-2846
FAX: (319) 273-7045
https://equity.uni.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Reuss Federal Plaza
310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800
Milwaukee, WI 53203-2292
Phone: (800) 669-4000
FAX: (414) 297-4133
TTY: (800) 669-6820
www.eeoc.gov
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (800) 457-4416
(515) 281-4121
FAX: (515) 242-5840
TDD: (877) 521-2172
www.state.ia.us/government/crc
Additional Resources
Faculty & Staff Disability Services
Human Resource Services
027 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0034
Phone: (319) 273-6164
For deaf or hard of hearing use Relay 711
FAX: (319) 273-2927
https://uni.edu/resources/disability
Contact with requests for accommodations
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee & Family Resources (EFR)
505 5th Avenue, Suite 600
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (800) 327-4692 (toll-free)
(888) 250-6001 (toll-free direct-dial)
(515) 471-2354 (direct-dial)
www.uni.edu/hrs/eap/index.shtml
Contact for personal and family related problems including
substance abuse, depression, marital conflict
Department of Public Safety
030 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0023
Phone: (319) 273-2712
FAX: (319) 273-7253
https://publicsafety.uni.edu
Contact with criminal or safety concerns
Riverview Center
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 557-0310
Office Phone: (319) 939-9599
Available 24/7
http://riverviewcenter.org/Home.aspx
Waypoint Services
Relationship Violence/Harassment/Stalking Crisis Line:
(800) 208-0388
Available 24/7
http://www.waypointservices.org/
No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, any educational program, or any
activity of the University, on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on
any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
The University of Northern Iowa prohibits discrimination and promotes affirmative action in its educational and employment policies and practices as
required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws and University policies. The University of Northern Iowa prohibits sexual harassment, including
sexual violence.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and serves as the University Title IX Officer: Leah
Gutknecht, Assistant to the President for Compliance and Equity Management, Office of Compliance and Equity Management, 117 Gilchrist Hall, UNI, Cedar
Falls, IA 50614-0028, 319-273-2846, [email protected]
05/2017