Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Last Reviewed | Policy Contact |
VII. Human Resources | SVP, General Counsel, Chief People Officer | July 1, 2017 | Every 5 years | August 21, 2025 | HRER |
Purpose and Applicability
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) policy on employee and applicant disclosure of misconduct and to protect employees and applicants from retaliation in the form of adverse personnel actions for disclosing what the employee or applicant believes evidences certain unlawful, wasteful or hazardous practices. This policy is applicable to all UMGC nonexempt, exempt, and overseas staff employees on regular and contingent status and to applicants for UMGC jobs in these categories. Nonexempt staff employees who are included in the representation of the collective bargaining unit are subject to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and applicable UMGC HR policies; where there is a conflict between the two, the MOU will prevail.
Complaints of Retaliation as a Result of Disclosure
If an employee or applicant believes that he/she has been retaliated against in the form of an adverse personnel action for disclosing allegations or information regarding misconduct under this policy they may file a written complaint requesting an appropriate remedy. The employee or applicant may complain by filing:
Disciplinary Action for Retaliation
If it is determined that an employee or applicant has been retaliated against as a result of disclosing misconduct or participating in an investigation of alleged misconduct, appropriate disciplinary action shall be initiated against any employees found responsible for retaliation.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES:
The UMGC President has designated the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to administer this policy; to develop procedures as necessary to implement this policy; to communicate this policy to the UMGC community; and to post the policy and any applicable procedures on the UMGC website.
Replacement for:
USM BOR VII-2.30 – Policy on Employee and Applicant Disclosure of Misconduct for Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees and Applicants for USM Staff Positions