Description
Employees may use this form to report concerns involving potential violations of HR0580 – Code of Conduct or other non-discriminatory employee relations matters.
Concerns related to ADA accommodations or allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation will be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility (EOA) for review.
When appropriate and if the employee feels comfortable doing so, staff are encouraged to first discuss concerns with their supervisor or manager to determine whether an informal resolution may be possible. If resolution is not feasible, complaints should be submitted as promptly as possible following the incident.
Complaints may be submitted by any of the following methods:
- Complete the online complaint form
- Print and submit the form directly to the Human Resources Department
- Fax to 423-425-4574
- Mail to: Human Resources Department 720 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Report anonymously through the UT Code of Conduct Hotline: 1-888-444-UTHR
What to Expect After Submission
A member of the Employee Relations team will review the information provided, including:
- the nature of the complaint
- individuals involved
- description of the incident
- relevant dates
- any witnesses or supporting information
Following this review, an Employee Relations team member will determine the appropriate next steps (ex. informal resolution, formal action, investigation) and may contact the reporting employee for additional information.
While complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, all complaints will be handled as discreetly as possible, and confidentiality will be protected to the fullest extent practicable.
Required Forms
HR Complaint Form
Related Policies
HR0525 – Disciplinary Action
HR0580 – Code of Conduct
HR0585 – Mandatory Reporting
RE0001 – The University of Tennessee Policy and Procedures on Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarly Activities
Related Guidance Documents
HR0580 – Code of Conduct Guidance Document