# 45 CFR § 84.7: Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 84.7
- **Heading:** Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 84— NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Designation of responsible employee. A recipient that employs fifteen or more persons shall designate at least one person to coordinate its efforts to comply with this part.
(b) Adoption of grievance procedures. A recipient that employs fifteen or more persons shall adopt grievance procedures that incorporate appropriate due process standards and that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by this part. Such procedures need not be established with respect to complaints from applicants for employment or from applicants for admission to postsecondary educational institutions.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 84.1 § 84.1 Purpose and broad coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.2 § 84.2 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.3 § 84.3 Relationship to other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.4 § 84.4 Disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.5 § 84.5 Assurances required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.6 § 84.6 Remedial action, voluntary action, and self-evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.7 § 84.7 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.8 § 84.8 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.9 § 84.9 Administrative requirements for small recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.10 § 84.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.10.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.16 § 84.16 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.16.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.21 § 84.21 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.21.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.22 § 84.22 Existing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.22.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.23 § 84.23 New construction and alterations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.23.md)

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