As we move through these times, please know that DOR’s continuous goal is to ensure our workplace is safe, welcoming, and inclusive of people of all races and all other personal characteristics. In fact, it is our individualism and experiences that are needed now more than ever to build and strengthen our organization and provide services to our consumers and support our stakeholders. 

The very spirit of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and policies is in part to ensure equality for all in places of employment; to remove injustices based on protected characteristics; and to ensure we regard each other in our communications, interactions, behaviors, decisions and in our treatment of one another.

This is an opportunity to share with each of you that the Office of Civil Rights is and remains open and committed to a workplace where all employees are treated with professionalism and courtesy, and we individually and collectively work to prevent all forms of discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, within our workplace. This commitment is reflected in the Zero Tolerance Policy on DOR’s intranet on Office of Civil Rights (OCR) page. This is the time when everyone’s voice is important. Whether you have a concern, complaint or just need to be heard, OCR is always here to listen and assist accordingly. 

Should any staff member have a concern or question, please feel free to call upon the OCR; we are here to assist you. The OCR can be reached by email at OCR@dor.ca.gov or by telephone at 916-558-5850.

Shannon Coleman, Chief
Office of Civil Rights