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How to file a complaint of Discrimination/Harassment?

The County is committed to non-discrimination and fostering a community that promotes equity, inclusion, and acceptance for all. Equal opportunity of access to programs shall be extended to all persons.

Overview

If you have a complaint of alleged discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation by an Anne Arundel County Government employee, Anne Arundel County Department and/or Anne Arundel County Agency as based on one or more of the following race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation,  gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification pursuant to County, State of Maryland and/or Federal laws, you may feel free to contact either identified persons below for additional information:
  
Susan S. Herrold - Assistant Personnel Officer Employee & Labor Relations
   
 
Asha Smith - EEO Director (Title VI/Title VII/Human Relations Compliance)
   
It is encouraged that your concerns are reported as soon as possible, i.e. within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination.  The complaint should include the following information: Your name, address, and how to contact you (i.e., telephone number, email address, etc.). The background details surrounding your concerns should outline how, when, where, and why you believe you were discriminated against. Please make sure to provide copies of the relevant documents that you believe support your concerns including information as to the location, time/date(s), names and contact information of any witnesses surrounding the incident of concern. 
  
If your complaint of alleged discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation does not involve Anne Arundel County Government and is against a private sector employer of 15 or more employees, you may contact the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) at 410-767-8600.  Please see the following link to initiate an inquiry: https://mccr.maryland.gov/Pages/Intake.aspx
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For County Government Employees

If you are a County Government Employee and you have a workplace concern of alleged discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on a protected classification under Anne Arundel County, State of Maryland and/or Federal law, please review the County's K-01 Non-discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy, and complete the K-01 Complaint Internal Incident Complaint Form. You must submit the completed written complaint form to either Anne Arundel County's Personnel Office and/or the County's Equal Employment Director.  Please review the links below.

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For Constituents/Consumers

The following Title VI Complaint Form can be used by constituents or consumers who have a complaints of alleged discrimination/harassment pertaining to any Anne Arundel County Government department, agency or county employee in the rendering of County services, activities and programs offered to the community at large.