EEO and Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Unit (SGHDIU)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The EEO Office has several roles and missions:

• Provides advice and guidance  to state agencies and state employees about EEO matters.
• Recommend and assist with the implementation of policies to create and maintain a work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
• Develop and deliver EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) training for employees, supervisors and management.
• Manages discrimination and harassment complaints through the Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Unit (SGHDIU).
• Develops and administers the State Mediation Program.
• Conducts community outreach to market the State of Nevada as "The Employer of Choice" in support of the State's Affirmative Action initiatives.
• Provides oversight for the State's Affirmative Action Plan and reports.

• Documents, Forms, Policies, Posters and Resources
• FAQ's - EEO & Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Unit (SGHDIU)
• Mediation
• FAQ's - Mediation
• Employee Reference Guide (pdf)
• Language Access Plan - DRAFT

Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Unit (SGHDIU)

The mission of the unit is to conduct prompt, independent investigations of all allegations of sex- or gender-based harassment and discrimination, as defined by State and Federal law. Each complaint will be evaluated and investigated by trained personnel using consistent investigative procedures.

The Unit provides:

• Independent investigators that offer a neutral environment for employees to share their concerns.
• Dedicated well trained investigators who can complete investigations in a more timely and in-depth manner as compared to agency staff that often have many other competing duties in addition to addressing employee complaints.
• The Investigation Unit offers continuous feedback to The Department of Administration's, Division of Human Resource Management team and other State agencies regarding corrective actions and specific training needs.

• Executive Branch Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy (pdf)
• Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy Acknowledgement (pdf)
• Sex- or Gender-Based Harassment or Discrimination Complaint Form (doc)

Diversity Inclusion Leaders

Pursuant to SB222, the following DHRM staff are Diversity Inclusion Leaders: 

• Kimberly Smith - kimberlysmith@admin.nv.gov
• Millicent Thomas - milliethomas@admin.nv.gov
• Devani Silva - devanisilva@admin.nv.gov