1106 Madison Street, Suite 233Oakland, CA 94607Telephone: 510.272.3895

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What We Do

Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigations

The Diversity Programs Unit (DPU) may investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed by County employees, applicants for employment, unpaid interns or volunteers and service providers (collectively referenced as Complainants) pursuant to Title 3 of the Alameda County Administrative Code, as amended by State and Federal regulations. DPU is a neutral factfinder and confidentially investigates allegations within DPU's jurisdiction in a fair, timely and thorough manner that provides all parties appropriate due process and reaches reasonable conclusions based upon facts presented.

Claims that May Lead to a Complaint

Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by co-workers, supervisors, managers and third parties (e.g., vendors and customers), is prohibited. Complaints filed with the County of Alameda alleging such mistreatment must be based on one or more of the following protected categories, as may be amended by State and Federal regulations:

  • Age
  • Ancestry
  • Color
  • Disability
  • Domestic Partnership
  • Family & Medical Leave Status
  • Gender
  • Gender Expression
  • Gender Identity
  • Genetic Information
  • Marital Status
  • Medical Condition
  • Military/Veteran Status
  • National Origin
  • Political Affiliation
  • Pregnancy
    (Breastfeeding, childbirth and other medical conditions related to pregnancy)
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Religious Creed
  • Retaliation
  • Sex and/or Sex Stereotypes
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Transgender

Actions complained of generally require adverse employment actions which may include but are not limited to the following examples, as may be amended by State and Federal regulations:

  • Assignments
  • Demotion
  • Denial of Reasonable Accommodation
  • Denial of Training
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Disparate Impact
  • Disparate Treatment
  • Failure to Appoint
  • Failure to Promote
  • Harassment
  • Loss of Employment Benefits
  • Reduction in Force/Layoffs
  • Retaliation
  • Termination
  • Transfer
  • Other
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