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Workplace Conduct Policies

The University of California Riverside is committed to equitable treatment of all students, faculty, and staff. UCR's faculty, staff, and students are committed to creating an environment in which each person has the opportunity to grow and develop, and is recognized for their contribution.

There are three objectives that our campus must strive toward in order to achieve these goals. •

  • First, we must ensure that we have an environment that nurtures the intellectual and personal growth of our students, faculty and staff.
  • Second, we must ensure that our campus sets an example of respect for all people.
  • Third, we must ensure that our campus is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

The following policies aim to support and meet those objectives.

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
UC Policy


UC is committed to promoting and maintaining a healthy working environment in which every individual is treated with respect. This policy addresses the University’s responsibilities and procedures related to Abusive Conduct and Retaliation for reporting, or participating in, an investigation or other process provided for in this policy.

The policy is being offered in the following versions:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Chinese (traditional)
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)
UC Policy

The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”), codified at California Penal Code §§ 11164-11174.3, requires that employers of Mandated Reporters (as defined in the Act) promote identification and reporting of child abuse or neglect.
UCR Policy

UCOP implemented a policy for reporting known or suspected abuse and neglect of children on all UC campuses and medical centers. Such reporting has been a matter of law in California for certain UC faculty and staff (Mandated Reporters) based upon defined professions and roles. The law was amended effective January 1, 2013 to include a broader group of Mandated Reporters. The policy is intended to ensure that the University is in compliance with the law, and moreover to require that Mandated Reporters also make internal reports to ensure the University’s leadership is promptly made aware of known or suspected abuse of children on our campuses.
 Guidance on Abusive Conduct and Bullying in the Workplace
UCR Policy

The University of California is committed to providing a safe, supportive, responsive and equitable environment for all employees. The University strives to be a leader as an employer and to foster a positive working environment. In furtherance of these goals and the University’s anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, all UC community members are expected to behave in ways that support UC’s Principles of Community and Regents Policy 1111 (Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct), which states that UC is committed to treating each member of the University community with respect and dignity.

Employment Related Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaint and Resolution
UCR Policy

The University of California (UC) prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans.

University policy prohibits retaliation for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment. University policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. 

The UCR Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Title IX/EOAA) is responsible for supporting UCR’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.