CLACKAMAS COUNTY July 24, 2013 NANCY Dnumr DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT or EMPLOYEE SERVICEs l'umic SERVICES BUILDING ZOSI KAEN ROAD I OREGON CITY, OR 97045 SUBJECT: Complaint- CONFIDENTIAL Dear Mr. Finn: We reviewed your complaint dated July 18, 2013, and the information you attached. The complaint has been reviewed to determine whether based on the information provided, if true, it would state a claim for an unlawful employment practice. Based on the information provided, the complaint does not contain an allegation that any of the actions alleged are because of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. If you have any other information that you would like us to consider, please let me know. The information presented was related specifically to the performance evaluation. I have discussed those concerns with the Sheriff?s Office and a response shall be forthcoming from them. Please be assured that ORS 659A.030 OAR 580-15-095 and County policy prohibit retaliatory actions against any individual filing a complaint or otherwise participating in the complaint process. A charge of retaliation constitutes an additional actionable complaint which will be investigated, and we will take appropriate corrective measures if we determine that the charge is substantiated. A charge of retaliation could result from different treatment of the employee such as ostracizing, avoiding or talking about an employee for having brought forward a complaint or for having participated in the investigation. In addition, the County will not defend any action that is retaliatory in violation of the above statute. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (503) 655 8292 or Nancy Drury at (503) 655 8812. Sincerely, I labor Employee Relations Manager l. DES complaint file County Counsel P. 503.655.8459 r. 503.742.5468