Abusive Conduct and a Culture of Respect
The University of Utah (University) is committed to an academic and work environment that promotes,
facilitates, and encourages mutual respect and collegial relationships. The University is committed
to maintaining and promoting trust amongst all University employees in an ongoing effort by all employees
to be collectively responsible, set a positive example, and treat each other with professionalism, courtesy,
civility and respect in all interactions. This maintains the strong culture that is vital for the success of
the individual as well as the whole Organization. The University complies with state laws that prohibit Abusive
Conduct in the workplace.
The following actions do not constitute Abusive Conduct unless they are determined to be especially severe and/or egregious:
- A single act;
- Appropriate disciplinary or administrative actions;
- Developmental, critical, performance-related feedback;
- Reasonable work assignments or job reassignments; or
- Reasonable differences in styles of management, communication, expression, or opinion
"Abusive Conduct" includes physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct, such as derogatory remarks, insults, or epithets made by an employee that a reasonable person would determine:
- Were intended to cause intimidation, humiliation, or unwarranted distress;
- Exploit a known physical or psychological disability; or
- Result in substantial physical or psychological harm caused by intimidation, humiliation or unwarranted distress.
Abusive Conduct Reporting Form
Who can submit a report using this form? Any University Staff Member, or Academic Staff, Educational Trainees, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Medical Housestaff, except University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics (UUHC) Staff Members.
How can I submit a report as a UUHC Staff Member? Contact UUHC HR at 801-581-6500 to learn more about UUHC reporting process.
What if I need to report Faculty member abusive conduct? Contact the Office for Faculty Affairs at 801-581-5057 or officeforfaculty@utah.edu.
Can I fill out this form anonymously? No. The university cannot resolve a report of Abusive Conduct without knowledge of all employees involved.
What happens after I fill out this form? Information on this form is sent to University HR Management. Someone will follow up with you when the report is reviewed.
Is the information on this form confidential? No. If the report is found to meet the definition of Abusive Conduct, the respondent and the University Authority will be notified of the report.
What if someone retaliates against me for reporting? The University does not tolerate any form of retaliation for reporting Abusive Conduct in good faith.
Do not use this form to report an immediate threat. If you require emergency assistance, call 911 or 801-585-COPS.
Do not use this form to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, sex/gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct. Direct these reports to the Office of Equal Opportunity at 801-581-8365 or oeo@utah.edu.
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