Abusive Conduct Policy updates, required training

Colleagues,

We recently announced the new Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace to provide UC ANR employees notice of the new policy, procedures and training requirements. The Abusive Conduct Policy covers abusive conduct and retaliation by and against members of the university community in the workplace. The policy prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports abusive conduct, assists someone with a report of abusive conduct, or participates in an investigation or other process under the policy.

The new UC Abusive Conduct in the Workplace training materials have now been released (DA-UCLOL0075-ECO). If you did not receive an email with the required training, please reach out to humanresources@ucanr.edu. This training is required training for all employees and must be completed in the UC Learning Center within 90 days.

How to Reach Us:

UC ANR Employee and Labor Relations will coordinate complaints of abusive conduct for both academic and staff through this confidential email address: anr-abusive-conduct@ucanr.edu. 

In addition, for confidential support if abusive conduct has been experienced, the following offices are good places to start: 

• Harassment, Discrimination and Complaint Program (HDAPP) - supports the University's commitment to a harassment and discrimination-free work and learning environments for all members of the community by supporting prevention, assisting resolve conflict and caring for employee concerns.
• Ombuds Office – The Ombuds Office is a confidential, independent, impartial, and informal problem-solving and conflict management resource for all members of the UC Davis, UC Davis Health and UC ANR communities.
• Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) - The Academic and Staff Assistance Program offers confidential, cost-free assessment, intervention, consultation and referral services to all UC ANR employees and their immediate families.
• Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) – If you or someone close to you has experienced sexual harassment or any form of sexual violence, CARE advocates can provide confidential help with processing emotions, going over reporting options, resource referral and more.
• Confidential Whistleblower Reports and Complaints – UC ANR provides several straightforward and uncomplicated ways by which UC ANR employees can anonymously and confidentially.

For additional information, please contact Ian Smith at ljsmith@ucanr.edu or anr-abusive-conduct@ucanr.edu or view the full text of the Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace, including the Frequently Asked Questions, available on the UCOP website.

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