Policies protecting those reporting discrimination
Policies protecting those reporting discrimination
For administrative and support staff
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University HR Department Policies & Processes Manual (April 2024), Section 3.9.6 Non-discrimination Policy, page 91.
3.9.6 Non-discrimination Policy
Alfaisal University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with governmental law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
For faculty members
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Faculty Handbook 2023-2024, Section 9.4.1 Non-discrimination Policy, page 59.
9.4.1 Non-discrimination Policy
In accord with governmental law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
For the whole university community
Excerpt reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Policy (policy code HR006, approved by the University Council), Policy Purpose and Protection and Support for Whistleblowers.
The scope, definition of whistleblowing, how to raise a concern, investigations, responsibilities and contacts are in the full document below.
Policy Purpose
The aims of this policy are to:
- Encourage early reporting of serious concerns in good faith.
- Ensure reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
- Protect whistleblowers from retaliation, in line with Saudi Labor Law (which prohibits unfair dismissal or disciplinary action for lawful reporting of misconduct).
- Promote a culture of transparency, responsibility, and compliance.
Protection and Support for Whistleblowers
- AU strictly prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers who raise concerns in good faith.
- All employees have the right to report misconduct without unfair dismissal or penalty.
- Retaliation (e.g., demotion, harassment, reduction of hours, threats, or dismissal) will be treated as serious misconduct and may result in disciplinary action.
- Support (counseling, advice, HR support) will be made available to whistleblowers.
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Unified Code of Ethics & Integrity (policy code HR010), Section 9 Reporting Violations.
9. Reporting Violations
All members of the university community may report misconduct confidentially.
Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation under university policy (UC approval 30 Sept 2025).