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Investigations

The Department of Human Resources is responsible for investigating any claims of alleged discrimination or harassment including:

  • harassment based on protected classes
  • retaliation for engaging in protected activities
  • workplace violence

Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

The City of Toledo policy prohibits discrimination or harassment based on age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, genetic information or condition (GINA), HIV/AIDS status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and natural hair types or styles in city employment and in the city’s programs, services, and activities.

The City of Toledo also prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports concerns or participates in an investigation, in accordance with city policy.

Workplace Violence

The City of Toledo has a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that threatends the safety, health, or well-being of employees, or that disrupts a safe and secure work environment in city employment and its programs, services, and activities. Examples include physical attacks, threats, menacing, intimidating behaviors, stalking, bullying, and property damage.

If you believe that you have experienced discrimination or harassment, retaliation, or workplace violence, you may file an online complaint below. Complaints and informal inquiries may also be submitted by phone, or in person to:

Department of Human Resources

Attn: Investigations Unit
One Government Center, Suite 1920
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-1198

File Complaint

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Your Information (optional)

As the person filing the complaint, providing your information is optional, but recommended if you'd like Human Resources to follow up with you on the investigation. Please note that if you include your name or contact information, the complaint will not be anonymous.

Responding Party's Information

The responding party is the person you are filing a complaint against. This information is also optional, but more information allows for a more thorough investigation.

Complaint Details

Check all that apply.
For discrimination or harassment complaints only. Check all that apply.

Incident Response Details

You may upload audio, written documents, or images.

Supporting Information

Affirmation and Release

By signing below, I affirm that I have read and understand the following:

The information contained in this complaint form is complete, true, and factual. I acknowledge that for city employees, intentionally submitting a false complaint violates city policy and may lead to disciplinary action.

I give permission to the Department of Human Resources to request and receive any information necessary to resolve the material issues of this complaint. This permission includes but is not limited to, personnel records, medical records, and other information that may be relevant to this complaint.

I understand that if I do not provide the information requested or cooperate with the investigation, this may lead to closure of my complaint.

Information I provide will be shared on a need-to-know basis, however the complaint may be subject to public records request. Though the city will make every effort to keep information confidential and redact personal information, my confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

What Happens Next

Complaint is received

Human Resources will review the complaint and determine if an investigation is necessary to learn more about the interaction in question.

Follow up with complainant

If you provide your name and contact information with the complaint, Human Resources will follow up with you to provide updates on the case. We may request more information.

Investigate and recommend action

At the close of the impartial investigation, Human Resources will notify all parties of its findings and recommend appropriate next steps to remediate the concern and resolve the issue.