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What types of employment practices does the policy affect?
What types of employment practices does the policy affect?
- All aspects including recruitment, testing, and promotion (correct)
- Compensation and benefits only
- Only termination procedures
- Recruitment and testing only
What is the primary commitment of the City of Chesapeake regarding employment?
What is the primary commitment of the City of Chesapeake regarding employment?
- To maximize employee productivity
- To provide extensive social and recreational programs
- To maintain a work environment free of discrimination and harassment (correct)
- To increase employee compensation
What actions will not be tolerated according to the policy?
What actions will not be tolerated according to the policy?
- Encouragement of team collaboration
- Participation in social events
- Discriminatory actions involving ridicule or harassment (correct)
- Training programs for all employees
How should complaints and concerns regarding discrimination be addressed?
How should complaints and concerns regarding discrimination be addressed?
What is the purpose of exit interviews according to the policy?
What is the purpose of exit interviews according to the policy?
What assurance is given regarding the feedback provided during exit interviews?
What assurance is given regarding the feedback provided during exit interviews?
How quickly must departments notify Human Resources about discrimination complaints?
How quickly must departments notify Human Resources about discrimination complaints?
What is the significance of affirmative action according to the policy?
What is the significance of affirmative action according to the policy?
What is the main focus of the workplace standards of conduct outlined in the policy?
What is the main focus of the workplace standards of conduct outlined in the policy?
Which group is explicitly mentioned as being protected against discrimination in this policy?
Which group is explicitly mentioned as being protected against discrimination in this policy?
What does the term 'Equal Employment Opportunity' (EEO) signify?
What does the term 'Equal Employment Opportunity' (EEO) signify?
Which type of discrimination involves unfair treatment based on a perceived disability?
Which type of discrimination involves unfair treatment based on a perceived disability?
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer?
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer?
Who is eligible to access the Grievance Procedure after completing their original entrance probationary period?
Who is eligible to access the Grievance Procedure after completing their original entrance probationary period?
Which group of employees does not have access to the Grievance Procedure?
Which group of employees does not have access to the Grievance Procedure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of essential functions of a job?
Which of the following is a characteristic of essential functions of a job?
Citizenship status discrimination can occur when individuals are treated unfairly based on:
Citizenship status discrimination can occur when individuals are treated unfairly based on:
What type of grievances can be processed under Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure?
What type of grievances can be processed under Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure?
If a law enforcement officer has a grievance, how many grievance procedures can they choose from?
If a law enforcement officer has a grievance, how many grievance procedures can they choose from?
Gender identity discrimination occurs when unfair treatment is based on:
Gender identity discrimination occurs when unfair treatment is based on:
What is required for an employee serving a probationary period after a promotion to grieve?
What is required for an employee serving a probationary period after a promotion to grieve?
During the second management step, who can accompany or represent the grievant?
During the second management step, who can accompany or represent the grievant?
What happens to an employee who elects to process their grievance under another procedure?
What happens to an employee who elects to process their grievance under another procedure?
Who maintains the list of positions excluded from the Grievance Procedure?
Who maintains the list of positions excluded from the Grievance Procedure?
What is gender expression discrimination?
What is gender expression discrimination?
What constitutes genetic information discrimination?
What constitutes genetic information discrimination?
Which of the following best defines a 'hostile environment'?
Which of the following best defines a 'hostile environment'?
What is a protected factor?
What is a protected factor?
Which of the following is an example of marital status discrimination?
Which of the following is an example of marital status discrimination?
What defines an individual with a disability under the ADA?
What defines an individual with a disability under the ADA?
National origin discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly due to their:
National origin discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly due to their:
What does pregnancy discrimination refer to?
What does pregnancy discrimination refer to?
Which of the following behaviors is considered sexual harassment in the workplace?
Which of the following behaviors is considered sexual harassment in the workplace?
What constitutes a coerced sexual act?
What constitutes a coerced sexual act?
What type of language is deemed unacceptable in the workplace regarding sexual harassment?
What type of language is deemed unacceptable in the workplace regarding sexual harassment?
How does the City address disability discrimination?
How does the City address disability discrimination?
Which behavior is NOT an example of sexual harassment?
Which behavior is NOT an example of sexual harassment?
What is considered a violation of the ADA in the workplace?
What is considered a violation of the ADA in the workplace?
Which action related to workplace communications is inappropriate?
Which action related to workplace communications is inappropriate?
What expectation does the City have regarding individuals with disabilities?
What expectation does the City have regarding individuals with disabilities?
Study Notes
Chesapeake City Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Applies to all aspects of employment practices, including recruitment, testing, selection, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, demotions, terminations, City-sponsored training, social and recreational programs, and use of City facilities.
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
- Defines various types of discrimination: age, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, protected veteran status.
- Defines harassment: creating a hostile or offensive work environment based on protected factors.
- Details examples of unacceptable conduct: sexually suggestive remarks, unwelcome sexual advances, displaying sexually suggestive content in the workplace, accessing pornography through City resources.
- Commitment to ADA Compliance: City will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs, or activities.
- Provides reasonable accommodations: for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Highlights the importance of EEO for legal, social, and economic reasons.
- Encourages employees to complete exit interviews: for feedback on retention efforts.
- Outlines the City's Grievance Procedure: access for full-time and regular part-time employees who have completed their probationary period.
- Excludes certain employees from the Grievance Procedure: elected officials, appointed officials, City Manager, Deputy City Managers, Assistant to the City Manager, department heads appointed by the City Manager, Executive Director of Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, and Constitutional Officers and their employees.
- Provides for employee representation during the Grievance Procedure: allows employees to be accompanied by a representative of their choice, including legal counsel.
- Extends the policy to all interactions with the City: including contractors, vendors, citizens, interns, volunteers, and agents.
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This quiz covers the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Chesapeake City, highlighting its application to employment practices such as recruitment and promotions. It also addresses prohibited discrimination and harassment types, along with examples of unacceptable conduct in the workplace. Test your understanding of workplace equality and inclusivity principles.
