This lesson covers the rights of individuals who report harassment, including confidentiality, retaliation protections, and access to support resources.
Rights and Protections for Reporters
This lesson covers the rights of individuals who report harassment, including confidentiality, retaliation protections, and access to support resources.

Reporters have the right to confidentiality within the policy limits. Information is shared only on a need to know basis to support the investigation.

Protection from retaliation is a fundamental right. The policy prohibits retaliation and provides remedies if retaliation occurs, such as safe work arrangements or protective measures.

Reporters have the right to timely updates and information about progress, while keeping privacy for others as required by policy.

Support resources include counseling, employee assistance programs, and advocacy services available through HR and external partners as needed.

Documentation of the report is kept in secure systems with access limited to authorized personnel. Reporters should expect proper handling of their information.

Consent and autonomy are respected. Reporters may determine what additional information to share beyond the minimum required for a report, and can request accommodations to protect safety or privacy.