Protected Category discrimination and harassment reporting

Where to report

Discrimination and harassment on the basis of a protected category can be reported to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) using any of the following methods: 

When reporting is required

Managers and Supervisors (including faculty members) must notify OPHD if they learn, in the course of employment, that any individual affiliated with the University may have experienced Prohibited Conduct, as defined in the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. 

People with this type of reporting obligation are called Responsible Employees

More information

OPHD website: ophd.berkeley.edu

Quick guides:

Supportal section on harassment and discrimination

Do I also need to make a report elsewhere?

Hate crimes are reportable under the Clery Act. Campus Security Authorities must report crimes to the Clery Compliance Office. Please see the "Crime reporting (including Clery crimes)" page for more information.

Relevant policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Informal summary

The UC Anti-Discrimination Policy prohibits harassment and discrimination based on an individual’s actual or perceived Protected Category, as well as retaliation. Protected Categories include but are not limited to race, religion, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, and veteran or military status.