UConn Title IX College Faculty and Staff Lawyer
Given that sex-based discrimination on college campuses most often affects students, you may assume that faculty and staff members of publicly funded institutions, such as the University of Connecticut (UConn), are not covered by Title IX. Professors, employees, and everyone else who works at UConn have the same rights that students have under Title IX. They can also be named as respondents in Title IX cases if accused of violating someone else’s rights.
Guidance from an attorney with experience in every side of a Title IX case process can be crucial to getting the best possible outcome, following the university’s investigation and formal hearing. If a Title IX issue affects you as an employee or faculty member of the University of Connecticut, a UConn Title IX college faculty and staff lawyer from Mark Sherman Law is available to help.
What Rights Do Faculty and Staff Members Have Under Title IX?
Students, faculty, and staff members at UConn have a right to be free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse predicated upon sex, gender identity, or pregnancy status. Crucially, this includes a right to be free from criminal acts, such as sexual assault, and from various forms of institutional discrimination, such as denial of promotions and other opportunities based on gender.
If a college faculty or staff member at UConn has their Title IX rights violated by anyone affiliated with UConn while on campus or involved in university activities, they can file a report with the school’s Office of Institutional Equity. They can also make a report to UConn police or local law enforcement if the infringement of their Title IX rights also violates the Connecticut Penal Code. Federal law requires UConn’s Title IX coordinator to conduct fair and impartial investigations into all credible Title IX complaints filed with them. They must then invite all involved parties to a formal hearing to determine appropriate corrective action.
Handling Title IX Cases as a Respondent
Before concluding a Title IX investigation at UConn, the complainant who filed the initial complaint can request supportive measures, such as class or work schedule changes, access to counseling services, and changes in on-campus housing or workspace assignments. However, these supportive measures can inadvertently impact respondents, especially if they are professors or other staff members who cannot work while under investigation.
Respondents also have rights during this process, including having an advisor to represent them during all case proceedings. A skilled Title IX lawyer can work with UConn college faculty and staff facing Title IX allegations to minimize the negative impact of supportive measures and any formal sanctions passed down after the conclusion of a Title IX hearing.
Contact a Title IX Attorney Skilled in Helping UConn Faculty and Staff
Title IX cases are challenging for the complainant and the respondent. However, if you are involved in a Title IX claim while employed at the University of Connecticut it can be both personally and financially disruptive and harder to proactively enforce your rights.
Fortunately, a UConn Title IX college faculty and staff lawyer from Mark Sherman Law can support you with every aspect of your unique case. Call Mark Sherman Law today for a private consultation, or click here to visit our Avvo.com profile and read what past clients have said about working with us.