The process begins with the rights of the charging party and the alleged harasser, which are summarized in the table that follows.
Rights of Both Parties After a Complaint Is Filed
The Charging Party
• Expedited review
• Investigation of the complaint
• Interview of witnesses or those having knowledge of the alleged event
• No retaliation for filing the complaint
• Privacy concerning the event and its outcome
The Accused
• Expedited review
• To have his or her day in court
• No predetermination of guilt
• Interview of witnesses or those having I knowledge of the alleged event
• Privacy concerning the event and its outcome
Both Parties Have a Right to a Confidential Investigation
Notice that ...
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