MSU Human Resources >> Ua >> Employee and Labor Relations Office of Civil Rights Case Process


employee and labor relations office of civil rights case process

The process below follows the Protocol for Coordinated Response Between FASA, ELR, OCR, OHS, HCI and Unit Leadership of Reported Violations of MSU Office for Civil Rights Policies provided by the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance.

View a printable handout (PDF) version of this process.

Expand All

1. Case Notification

The Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR) team notifies Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) or Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs (FASA) within five business days when a possible violation of Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX (RVSMTIX) policy or Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) involving support staff is reported. 

2. Interim Actions Discussion

ELR/FASA meets with unit leadership, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), and the MSU Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to discuss short-term actions or supports. Together they consider what is needed, what will be most effective and how long the actions should last. 

3. Status Updates

ISR provides updates every two weeks to ELR/FASA and unit leadership until the case is closed. ELR/FASA and unit leaders share any new informaiton with ISR, such as employee status changes or other related matters.

4. Case Conclusion

When ISR completes its process, it shares the final outcome with the involved parties, ELR/FASA, and the employee’s unit leadership. If no investigation occurs, ELR/FASA and the unit are notified.

5. Unit Follow-Up

After case closure, ELR/FASA meets with unit leadership, OGC, and OCR to decide if any job actions are needed. Every case receives follow-up, even if there is no finding. The university may take employment action when appropriate. 

6. ELR/FASA Case Closure

Once all reviews and actions, such as discipline, coaching or training, are complete, ELR/FASA notifies ISR that the case is closed. This serves as the university's official record of closure. 

Questions

  • For support staff, please contact Employee and Labor Relations at hr.er@hr.msu.edu or 517-353-5510
  • For faculty, academic staff, and executive management, please contact the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs at FASaffairs@msu.edu or 517-353-5300.

Quick Links

Social Media and Feeds

Contacts

Michigan State University Wordmark
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University
©