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Under Salt Lake City Corporation's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy, which scenario would be considered a violation?
Under Salt Lake City Corporation's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy, which scenario would be considered a violation?
- Providing a negative performance evaluation to an employee primarily due to their gender identity. (correct)
- Adjusting pay scales company-wide based on years of experience and overall market rates for similar roles.
- Assigning work tasks based on an employee's proficiency and skills demonstrated over time.
- Promoting an employee based on their consistent performance and contributions to the team.
An employee suspects they are experiencing discrimination. According to the policy, what is their first recommended action?
An employee suspects they are experiencing discrimination. According to the policy, what is their first recommended action?
- Discuss the issue with coworkers to gain support.
- File a lawsuit in civil court.
- Immediately notify a specified individual within the organization. (correct)
- Gather evidence for at least six months before reporting.
A city official witnesses an instance of harassment. What action must they take according to this policy?
A city official witnesses an instance of harassment. What action must they take according to this policy?
- They should conduct their own internal investigation before reporting.
- They are required to report the information immediately to the city’s EEO program manager. (correct)
- They must wait for the victim to file a formal complaint before acting.
- They are only obligated to report if the victim requests them to do so.
An employee files a complaint alleging discrimination. What action would be considered retaliation under the policy?
An employee files a complaint alleging discrimination. What action would be considered retaliation under the policy?
A supervisor overhears employees making jokes that are demeaning to a colleague based on their national origin but does not intervene. According to the policy, what is the supervisor's responsibility?
A supervisor overhears employees making jokes that are demeaning to a colleague based on their national origin but does not intervene. According to the policy, what is the supervisor's responsibility?
What protection does the policy offer to an employee who reports a discrimination complaint in good faith?
What protection does the policy offer to an employee who reports a discrimination complaint in good faith?
Which situation constitutes a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy regarding confidentiality?
Which situation constitutes a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy regarding confidentiality?
During an investigation, who is permitted to bring a representative to an interview?
During an investigation, who is permitted to bring a representative to an interview?
What is the potential consequence for an employee found in violation of Salt Lake City Corporation's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy?
What is the potential consequence for an employee found in violation of Salt Lake City Corporation's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy?
Under what circumstances is recording of interviews permitted during an investigation?
Under what circumstances is recording of interviews permitted during an investigation?
Under what circumstances is Salt Lake City Corporation permitted to make employment decisions based on an employee's characteristics?
Under what circumstances is Salt Lake City Corporation permitted to make employment decisions based on an employee's characteristics?
A department director is notified of the findings of a discrimination investigation. What is their responsibility after receiving the investigation results?
A department director is notified of the findings of a discrimination investigation. What is their responsibility after receiving the investigation results?
An employee refuses to provide information during an investigation into a harassment complaint, citing concerns about getting involved. How does the policy address this behavior?
An employee refuses to provide information during an investigation into a harassment complaint, citing concerns about getting involved. How does the policy address this behavior?
What is the policy's stance on the confidentiality of complaints?
What is the policy's stance on the confidentiality of complaints?
An employee wants to file a complaint regarding an incident that occurred 8 months ago. According to the policy, what is likely to happen?
An employee wants to file a complaint regarding an incident that occurred 8 months ago. According to the policy, what is likely to happen?
What does the policy state regarding 'joking remarks' directed towards an individual based on a protected class?
What does the policy state regarding 'joking remarks' directed towards an individual based on a protected class?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies sexual harassment as defined by the policy?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies sexual harassment as defined by the policy?
According to the policy, what condition defines unwelcome sexual conduct as sexual harassment?
According to the policy, what condition defines unwelcome sexual conduct as sexual harassment?
Which action would be considered sexual harassment according to the guidelines?
Which action would be considered sexual harassment according to the guidelines?
According to the policy, what constitutes sexual harassment, even without tangible job consequences?
According to the policy, what constitutes sexual harassment, even without tangible job consequences?
Which of the following scenarios would be a violation of the provided policy, even if it occurs outside the workplace?
Which of the following scenarios would be a violation of the provided policy, even if it occurs outside the workplace?
What type of conduct is explicitly mentioned as a form of sexual harassment?
What type of conduct is explicitly mentioned as a form of sexual harassment?
If an employee makes the performance of another employee’s job more difficult because of their gender, what policy does it violate?
If an employee makes the performance of another employee’s job more difficult because of their gender, what policy does it violate?
Which action could be seen as sexual harassment, even if unintentional?
Which action could be seen as sexual harassment, even if unintentional?
According to the policy, what is the timeframe within which complaints should ideally be filed to ensure effective investigation?
According to the policy, what is the timeframe within which complaints should ideally be filed to ensure effective investigation?
If a city official is aware of potential discrimination or harassment, what action is mandated by the policy?
If a city official is aware of potential discrimination or harassment, what action is mandated by the policy?
During an investigation, which interview type permits recording and representative?
During an investigation, which interview type permits recording and representative?
During interviews, when is an employee accused of policy violation allowed a representative?
During interviews, when is an employee accused of policy violation allowed a representative?
What is the responsibility of a department director after being notified of the investigation findings?
What is the responsibility of a department director after being notified of the investigation findings?
What is the policy's stance on protecting an employee who brings forth a complaint in good faith?
What is the policy's stance on protecting an employee who brings forth a complaint in good faith?
What is the policy's commitment to the confidentiality of complaints?
What is the policy's commitment to the confidentiality of complaints?
An employee is aware that a coworker is being harassed, but is not directly involved or targeted. According to the policy, what action should the employee take?
An employee is aware that a coworker is being harassed, but is not directly involved or targeted. According to the policy, what action should the employee take?
Which action demonstrates failure to cooperate in an investigation, potentially violating the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy?
Which action demonstrates failure to cooperate in an investigation, potentially violating the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy?
In which scenario would a supervisor's inaction most likely be considered a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy?
In which scenario would a supervisor's inaction most likely be considered a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy?
An employee feels they were unfairly passed over for a promotion due to their age. What aspect of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy is most relevant to this situation?
An employee feels they were unfairly passed over for a promotion due to their age. What aspect of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy is most relevant to this situation?
Following an investigation, Salt Lake City Corporation mandates specific remedial measures for an employee found in violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy. What constitutes a further violation in this context?
Following an investigation, Salt Lake City Corporation mandates specific remedial measures for an employee found in violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy. What constitutes a further violation in this context?
Which action by a person accused of violating the policy would most likely be considered an inappropriate confrontation?
Which action by a person accused of violating the policy would most likely be considered an inappropriate confrontation?
An employee observes a colleague intentionally excluding another employee from important project meetings because of their sexual orientation. Which aspect of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy is most relevant?
An employee observes a colleague intentionally excluding another employee from important project meetings because of their sexual orientation. Which aspect of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy is most relevant?
An employee makes a formal complaint of discrimination, but the investigation concludes that the allegations were unfounded and brought with malicious intent. What potential consequence might the employee face?
An employee makes a formal complaint of discrimination, but the investigation concludes that the allegations were unfounded and brought with malicious intent. What potential consequence might the employee face?
In a workplace setting, which of the following actions would most likely be considered a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy regarding 'joking remarks'?
In a workplace setting, which of the following actions would most likely be considered a violation of the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policy regarding 'joking remarks'?
An employee consistently makes demeaning comments about a colleague's appearance and body. While the colleague hasn't explicitly stated they're offended, how does this align with the policy?
An employee consistently makes demeaning comments about a colleague's appearance and body. While the colleague hasn't explicitly stated they're offended, how does this align with the policy?
What condition needs to be met for unwelcome sexual conduct to be considered harassment?
What condition needs to be met for unwelcome sexual conduct to be considered harassment?
An employee shares a sexually suggestive joke with a coworker via email. Both are off duty at the time, but the coworker is offended. How does the policy apply?
An employee shares a sexually suggestive joke with a coworker via email. Both are off duty at the time, but the coworker is offended. How does the policy apply?
A manager promises an employee a promotion in exchange for a date. The employee refuses, but no explicit repercussions follow. How does this align with the policy?
A manager promises an employee a promotion in exchange for a date. The employee refuses, but no explicit repercussions follow. How does this align with the policy?
An employee displays a calendar with suggestive images in their cubicle. Other employees find it offensive. What aspect of the policy does this potentially violate?
An employee displays a calendar with suggestive images in their cubicle. Other employees find it offensive. What aspect of the policy does this potentially violate?
An employee is consistently excluded from important meetings and projects after rejecting a supervisor's advances. What type of violation is this?
An employee is consistently excluded from important meetings and projects after rejecting a supervisor's advances. What type of violation is this?
Which scenario would most likely be considered a violation due to 'making performance of an employee’s job more difficult because of an employee’s gender?'
Which scenario would most likely be considered a violation due to 'making performance of an employee’s job more difficult because of an employee’s gender?'
Which scenario best illustrates 'quid pro quo' harassment, according to the policy?
Which scenario best illustrates 'quid pro quo' harassment, according to the policy?
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Anti-Discrimination Policy
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Fair Employment Decisions
Fair Employment Decisions
Employment decisions cannot be based on a person’s membership in a protected class.
Retaliation
Retaliation
Taking adverse action against someone who reports policy violations or participates in an investigation.
Breach of Confidentiality
Breach of Confidentiality
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Failure to Cooperate
Failure to Cooperate
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Supervisor's Responsibility
Supervisor's Responsibility
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Inappropriate Confrontation
Inappropriate Confrontation
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Filing False Complaints
Filing False Complaints
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
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Quid Pro Quo Harassment
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
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Hostile Work Environment
Hostile Work Environment
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Physical Sexual Harassment
Physical Sexual Harassment
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Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
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Verbal Sexual Harassment
Verbal Sexual Harassment
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Visual Sexual Harassment
Visual Sexual Harassment
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Harassment Location
Harassment Location
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Who to notify about discrimination/harassment?
Who to notify about discrimination/harassment?
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Complaint Time Limit
Complaint Time Limit
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Supervisor's Reporting Duty
Supervisor's Reporting Duty
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Protection for Complainants
Protection for Complainants
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Confidentiality of Complaints
Confidentiality of Complaints
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Complaint Investigations
Complaint Investigations
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Complainant Interview Rights
Complainant Interview Rights
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Director's Response Time
Director's Response Time
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Policy Purpose
Policy Purpose
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Discrimination
Discrimination
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Harassment
Harassment
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Retaliation (Policy)
Retaliation (Policy)
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Confidentiality Breach
Confidentiality Breach
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Failure to Cooperate (Policy)
Failure to Cooperate (Policy)
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Ignoring Policy Violations
Ignoring Policy Violations
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EEO Program Manager
EEO Program Manager
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Complaint Form
Complaint Form
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Relevant Evidence
Relevant Evidence
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Complainant
Complainant
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Witness
Witness
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Accused Person
Accused Person
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MOU Exception
MOU Exception
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Investigation Findings
Investigation Findings
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Study Notes
- This policy articulates the city's commitment to anti-discrimination and harassment
- Includes procedures for employees to file a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
Policy
- Salt Lake City Corporation prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age (40 and above), disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class
- Employment decisions cannot be based on a person's membership in a protected class
- Retaliation against those making complaints or participating in investigations is prohibited
- Intentional breaches of confidentiality relating to a complaint are prohibited
- Failure to cooperate in an investigation is prohibited
- Failure of a supervisor to take timely corrective action is prohibited
- Accused persons inappropriately confronting complainants or witnesses is prohibited
- Filing false or frivolous complaints is prohibited
- Failure to implement remedial measures is prohibited
- Employees who violate this policy may be disciplined, up to and including termination
Harassment
- Salt Lake City Corporation does not tolerate any form of harassment or abusive conduct that demeans or shows hostility based on a protected class
- Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
- Submission to such conduct is made a condition of employment
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct affects employment decisions
- Such conduct unreasonably interferes with job performance or creates a hostile work environment
- Conduct constituting sexual harassment includes:
- Intentional physical conduct such as touching, staring, blocking, pinching, kissing, patting, grabbing, or brushing against another's body
- Physical assaults of a sexual nature
- Making unwanted sexual advances or comments
- Using obscene and insulting terms related to gender
- Making uncalled for requests for social contacts
- Making comments about a person's body, sexuality, or sexual experience
- Giving preferential treatment in exchange for submission to sexual behaviors
- Making an employee's job more difficult because of their gender
- Harassment may occur even if the conduct occurs outside of the workplace
- Displaying or publicizing sexually oriented materials in the workplace or via email/text is prohibited
Complaints
- Employees who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment should immediately notify their supervisor, department director, EEO program manager, human resources consultant, or a City Attorney's Office attorney
- A complaint form can be submitted to human resources
- Complaints pertaining to conduct that occurred more than six months prior are difficult to investigate and may be dismissed
- Supervisors or city officials who know of prohibited harassment or discrimination must report it to the city's EEO program manager
- Employees who bring a complaint in good faith will not be adversely affected
- The city will protect the confidentiality of complaints to the extent possible
Investigation
- The city will promptly address all complaints, which may include an investigation
- Investigations may include interviews with relevant parties and a review of evidence
- When interviewing a complainant, they may bring a representative and a recording will be made by human resources (no other recordings permitted)
- When interviewing witnesses, no representatives or recordings are permitted
- When interviewing an accused employee, no representatives or recordings are permitted unless required by a MOU
- All parties will be notified of the findings of the investigation
- A department director must notify the investigator within 15 days of the intended action in response to the investigation
- The investigation process is determined in the sole discretion of the investigator
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Salt Lake City Corporation prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. The policy outlines complaint procedures and prohibits retaliation. It also addresses breaches of confidentiality, failure to cooperate, and filing false complaints.