Whistleblower Protection Act

The California Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits retaliation against state employees or applicants who report suspected improper governmental activities. Retaliation may include intimidation, denial of employment or promotion, negative performance evaluations, involuntary transfers, or disciplinary action.n.

Reporting Improper Governmental Activity or Significant Threats to Health or Safety

At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (CSUEB), the Associate Vice President of Risk Management and Internal Control has been designated by the campus President to receive and review whistleblower submissions in accordance with California State University (CSU) Executive Order 

Current employees, former employees, and applicants for CSU employment may submit reports via email to  whistleblower@csueastbay.edu

Under CSU , Improper Governmental Activities includes actions that:

  • Violate state or federal law (e.g., fraud, theft, misuse of public resources);
  • Involve waste, gross misconduct, or abuse of authority; or
  • Present significant threats to health or safety, including unsafe practices or substantial risks of harm. 

Retaliation Complaints

In accordance with CSU , the University reviews complaints alleging retaliation for making a protected disclosure in good faith. A complaint may be filed if an employee, former employee, or applicant believes adverse action was taken because they reported improper governmental activity.

Examples of retaliation may include:

  • Termination or denial of employment;
  • Demotion, reassignment, or denial of promotion;
  • Unjustified negative evaluations or disciplinary action;
  • Harassment, intimidation, or threats; or
  • Other adverse actions that would discourage a reasonable person from reporting misconduct.

This process fulfills the requirements of the California Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act ().

 

  • Filing a Complaint – EO 1115

    Under , any employee or third party may file a complaint alleging Improper Governmental Activities. Complaints must be submitted within 12 months of when the individual knew or reasonably should have known of the alleged activity.

    Complaints are encouraged to be submitted in writing and may be filed at the campus, systemwide, or state level. The  may be used.

    Ways to Submit a Complaint

    Campus Level
    Risk Management and Internal Control
    25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, SA 1600
    Hayward, CA 94542

    Chancellor’s Office
    Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
    Whistleblower Compliance Unit
    401 Golden Shore
    Long Beach, CA 90802

    California State Auditor
    Investigations California State Auditor
    621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    or by Phone: (800) 952-5665

     

    Information to Include

    • Your contact information (i.e., mailing/email address, and phone number) and CSU affiliation (e.g., CSU position title or if there is a third-party relationship with the CSU) if applicable;
    • Description of the alleged improper activity, including names, titles, and dates;
    • If known, names and contact information of potential witnesses; and
    • Any supporting documentation or description of relevant records.

     

     

  • Filing a Complaint – EO 1116

    prohibits retaliation against employees, former employees, or applicants for making a protected disclosure. Retaliation complaints must be submitted within 12 months of the most recent alleged retaliatory act and must include a Sworn Statement.

    The  may be used.

    Ways to Submit a Complaint

    Supervisor or Manager
    Employees may report retaliation to their Supervisor or Manager, who must immediately forward the complaint to the Associate Vice President of Risk Management and Internal Control.

    Campus Level
    Associate Vice President, Risk Management and Internal Control
    25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., SA 1600
    Hayward, CA 94542

    Chancellor’s Office
    Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
    Whistleblower Compliance Unit
    401 Golden Shore
    Long Beach, CA 90802

     

    Information to Include

    • Your name, CSU position/position applied for, contact information (i.e., mailing/email address, and phone number);
    • Description of the original protected disclosure, including dates and individuals involved;
    • Description of the alleged retaliatory action (dates, individuals, and explanation of retaliation);
    • Names and contact information of any witnesses, including supporting documentation; and
    • A dated sworn statement under penalty of perjury.

     

  • Refer to the , for detailed information, including:

    • The types of improper activities that may be reported;
    • Investigated complaints;
    • How to submit a report;
    • What information to include in a complaint;
    • How your identity may be protected; and
    • Helpful tips for filing a complete and effective complaint