Role of Human Resources. Human Resources is responsible for co-ordinating the implementation and enforcement of this policy. Specifically, it is responsible for: • educating all employees on the content and scope of the policy, • providing advice to all employees on the prevention and resolution of discrimination and harassment, • investigating formal complaints and attempting to resolve problem situations, and • maintaining support documentation and material.
Role of Human Resources. Upon receiving a formal complaint, Human Resources will respond in writing to the Complainant within 24 hours. The letter will note that the complaint has been received, that an investigation is underway and when the investigation is likely to be concluded. Human Resources will conduct the Investigation or may determine that a complaint will be better investigated by a committee or a third party (i.e. the incident has specific sensitivities or requires specific expertise). Human Resources will ensure the procedure is followed. Based on established guidelines and the facts or nature of the complaint Human Resources will advise appropriate action. Human Resources will forward a written report and recommendations to the Executive Director.
