Investigations Center of Expertise

The Human Resources Division's (HRD) Investigations Center of Expertise (COE), investigates most HR-related complaints across Executive Departments.

The COE investigates complaints related to: Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking, Workplace Violence, and Retaliation.  

When the COE receives a complaint it will investigate the allegations and work closely with the Agency/Secretariat throughout the process.  The Investigations COE will also provide regular updates to the employees involved in the complaint throughout the process. 

 

How to report a complaint

Employees can report a complaint directly to the COE or continue to report a complaint through any existing channels, including:

• Employee’s manager
• Diversity Officer
• HR Director
• Sexual Harassment Officer, and
• General Counsel

Employees can report a complaint directly to the COE in any of the following ways:

• Online: Complaint Form
• Phone:  [phone]
• Email:  [e-mail]