Grievance Procedures
A grievance or disciplinary review may be available to handle claims that a person has been harmed by an action that violates the policies of either the University of Georgia or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or for requested disciplinary review pursuant to the University policy entitled Performance Management and Dismissals.
Click to the review the Grievance and Disciplinary Review Policy and to access the petition form.
Arrest Reporting
University Human Resources administers the Policy on Arrests and Criminal Charges for the University. Any current employee who is arrested, is the subject of a warrant, or charged with a crime (other than a minor traffic offense) shall report such incident to University Human Resources within 72 hours of the employee becoming aware of such charge, warrant, or, in the case of an arrest, release from incarceration.
If you have any questions about this policy or need to report an arrest, please contact University Human Resources at (706) 542-2222. You may also report an arrest using UHR’s online form.
Workplace Violence
Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is committed to the prevention of workplace violence and the maintenance of a respectful working environment. A safe and secure environment is a fundamental prerequisite for fulfilling UGA’s mission of teaching, research and public service. UGA reaffirms the basic right of employees to a safe and humane working environment.
Prohibited Conduct
UGA will not tolerate any type of workplace violence committed by or against employees. Workplace violence, for the purpose of this policy includes, but is not limited to: intimidation, bullying, stalking, threats, physical attack, property damage, or domestic and family violence. This includes acts of violence committed by or against UGA employees. Such incidents may also involve students, clients, visitors or vendors.
State Business Transaction Disclosure Reporting
Pursuant to the Georgia conflicts of interest law applicable to public employees, all UGA employees must disclose all business transactions during the preceding calendar year between the State of Georgia and the public employee, the employee’s spouse or dependent, or any business in which such employee, spouse, or dependent has a substantial interest prior to January 31 of each year. A “substantial interest” is defined as “the direct or indirect ownership of more than 25 percent of the assets or stock of any business.” O.C.G.A. §45-10-20.
Each UGA employee must complete a State Business Transaction Disclosure Report if the employee, the employee’s spouse or dependent, or any business in which the employee, spouse, or dependent has a substantial interest has transacted business with the State, unless the amount of each individual transaction is less than $250 and the aggregate of all transactions does not exceed $9,000 per calendar year. Please do not submit a copy or an original report to the Office of Legal Affairs. No report should be filed if there are no transactions to report.
These reports must be filed with the State Ethics Commission on their new filing system. The new filing system will be available beginning January 22, 2026, at the following link: State Ethics Commission – PeachFile(https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/login). Given the use of this new system, the State Ethics Commission has indicated that there may be flexibility with the standard January 31 filing deadline, but it is the public employee’s responsibility to ensure the filing is made on time. If you have any questions regarding the filing requirements, the deadline, or accessing the electronic filing system, please reach out to the State Ethics Commission at [email protected] or call 404-463-1980.
In addition to the reporting requirement, please note that the Georgia conflict of interest law prohibits transactions between the University and any UGA employee, the employee’s spouse or dependent, or any business in which a UGA employee, spouse, or dependent has a substantial interest, except in limited circumstances. A list of exceptions to the law can be found at O.C.G.A. §§ 45-10-24.1 and 45-10-25.
Please contact me at (706) 542-0006 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need additional information.
