Workplace challenges and conflicts can arise in any professional environment. The University of Arizona has established policies and procedures to resolve work-related concerns.
Addressing concerns early and constructively fosters a respectful, inclusive and supportive campus environment where staff and faculty may contribute and thrive. Contact Human Resources to confidentially learn about your options and how we can help.
Support Resources
Office of Institutional Equity
Resources to create and maintain a work and learning environment that is inclusive, and free of discriminatory conduct.
Ethics & Compliance Hotline
An anonymous, 24/7 resource for reporting concerns about legal or policy violations or unethical conduct.
University Police Department
To report an emergent or urgent workplace violence issue, please first call 911 or contact UAPD.
Whistleblower Complaint
The Arizona Board of Regents “Protection of Employees from Reprisal for Whistleblowing” designates an appeal process when an employee believes an adverse personnel action was taken against him or her in retaliation for the employee making a good faith disclosure of alleged wrongful behavior.
| Appeal Process | Applicable Policy |
|---|---|
Appeal is submitted to and investigated by a university officer such as president, provost, vice-provost, vice-president, dean, or non-academic department director. University officer issues decision within 45 days which is then implemented by the immediate supervisor within 10 days. Deadline: Employee may request a hearing within 15 days of receipt of university officer’s decision. | Arizona Board of Regents Policy 6-914 |