R137-1-5. Discrimination: Legally Prohibited Practices

(1) Discrimination Claims. Claims alleged to be based upon a legally prohibited practice as set forth in Section 34A-5-106, including employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, if the individual is 40 years of age or older, religion, national origin, or disability, are not admissible under these grievance procedures. The CSRO and CSRO hearing officers have no jurisdiction over the preceding claims.

(2) Processing Discrimination Complaints. A public applicant, a probationary employee, a career service employee, or an exempt employee who alleges a violation of a legally prohibited practice pursuant to Section 34A-5-106, may file a timely complaint with the individual's respective department head. If the individual is not satisfied with the department head's decision, or if the decision is not rendered within ten working days after submission of the complaint, the individual may then file a complaint with the Utah Anti-discrimination Division pursuant to Section 67-19-32.

(3) Filing Discrimination Complaints. Employees and applicants desiring to file a legally prohibited discrimination complaint may contact the Utah Anti-Discrimination Division.