The report presented to the Board of Supervisors by staff with the County Equity Oversight Panel outlined in detail how employees from all departments, such as deputies and doctors, nurses and social workers, can file complaints of harassment, bullying, or retaliation related to everything from age, ancestry, religion and gender identity, to marital status and disability, for example. Such complaints can be made through e-mail, a hotline, or in person.
With a $30 billion budget, Los Angeles County oversees some of the largest departments of their kind in the nation, officials said. Supervisors Hilda Solis and Sheila Kuehl requested the report on LA County’s system two weeks ago.
But the county report did not include data on how many complaints have been made over time, or how many investigations had been launched. Members of the County Equity Oversight Panel’s report did not respond to requests for data, but according to a recent news report, about 27,000 workplace complaints were filed to the county by employees since 2011, with sexual harassment among those on the list.
“Every policy needs improvement,” Kuehl later added in a statement. “We will take note of the recommended modifications to make certain that LA remains at the forefront of ensuring a safe and respectful work culture for everyone.”
To read more of Susan Abram's article, please click here.
Comments (0)