What are my options if I want to file a sexual harassment complaint?
Your first option should be to complain to your supervisor, another supervisor or human resource personnel. Many employee organizations have a grievance procedure which deals with sexual harassment. Inquire with your union representative for details. Some internal complaint procedures have timelines. Check your organization’s sexual harassment policies. YOU MAY ALSO COMPLAIN TO: (For San Francisco Residents) • CA State Agency Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) 30 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 557-2005 • Federal Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 901 Market Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 356-5100 With any incident of sexual harassment, it is important to document the behavior by noting • what happened, • where and when it happened, • who witnessed it (if anyone), • how your physical condition has changed as a result of this behavior (i.e., sleeplessness, crying bouts, weight loss/gain, etc.), and • what, if anything, you
