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Retaliation Policy

Members of the George Mason University community, or applicants for admission or employment at George Mason, have a fundamental right to express their belief that they have been discriminated against, as long as they use the proper channels. Furthermore, these individuals have the right to file charges in accordance with the applicable federal and state statutes with the Office Of Equity and Diversity Services or with the federal and state offices charged to hear and investigate issues of discrimination.

Federal law and university regulations strictly prohibit any retaliation against individuals in the George Mason community who exercise their rights to file charges of discrimination. Retaliation is prohibited whether or not the charging party prevails in the original charge. Subsequent to, or contemporaneous with the original charge, no agent of the university can retaliate (e.g., harass, coerce, intimate, or discriminate) against an individual who exercises his/her right to file or participate in complaint. If this happens, the complainant and/or participant may file another complaint alleging such harassment, intimidation, etc. Charges of retaliation shall be treated as separate and distinct from original charges and allegations and will be investigated by the Office Of Equity and Diversity Services.