I’m a supervisor or manager. If one of my subordinates reports an EEO issue to me but asks me to keep it confidential, can I honor their request and not inform HR, Civil Rights, or the EEO Division?

No. Honoring such requests could place other employees at risk of continued harassment or discrimination as well as place the State at risk for failing to take prompt action. As a supervisor, you have an obligation under the DHRD EEO Policy to timely report all EEO issues to your departmental HR and/or civil rights office. Failure to do so may result in an investigation regarding your inaction, with appropriate corrective action taken, if necessary.