Complaint Resolution
Upon conclusion of the investigation, the complainant and accused will be apprised of the outcome. Management's decision is final and concludes the internal administrative investigative process. Regardless of the outcome, the complainant has the option of pursuing a claim under state or federal law. Initiation of such a claim by the complainant is not dependent upon the outcome nor completion of the City of Mandeville's administrative investigation.
To initiate a claim under federal or state law, employees are referred to the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission and the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights:
EEOC District Office
Hale Boggs Federal Building
500 Poydras Street, Suite 809
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
800-669-4000 (Voice)
504-589-2958 (TDD)
504-595-2844 (Fax)
LCHR
1001 N. 23rd Street, Suite 268
Post Office Box 94094
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
225-342-6969 (Voice)
888-241-0859 (TDD)
225-342-2063 (Fax)
http://gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr
Given the wide range of behaviors prohibited by this policy, the resolution decided upon by executive management will be determined by several factors. Most notably, the nature, circumstances, frequency, and severity of the behavior, and whether the behavior recurs after having been previously addressed will heavily influence the action to be taken. Complainants can be assured that any employee found, after investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature will be subject to corrective action. This may include counseling, reprimand, suspension, reduction in pay, demotion, or termination. Civil Service appeal rights apply to employees disciplined under this policy.
