What can you do if you feel discriminated against?

Contacting and discussing the case with the central contact person for anti-discrimination:

• In a personal conversation, the central contact person discusses the discriminating event with you.
• They will show you different steps of action, e.g. initiation of a formal complaints procedure. They will support you with the next steps.
• Should refrain from initiating a formal complaints procedure, the contact person will inform you of other options to help you deal with the discriminating event and its repercussions.
• In particular, the contact person might suggest personal conversations with other contact persons, who are experts for individual topics.
• You will also be given internal and external contact points.

Initiation of a formal complaints procedure. This means:

• The case is evaluated and assessed by the Complaints Office.
• The appellee is contacted and is given the opportunity to comment.
• The appellant and the University Board of Management are informed of the result.
• If applicable, the University Board of Management decides upon measures and sanctions depending on the individual case.