Des Plaines Police Department Policy: Discriminatory Harassment

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What type of environment is the Des Plaines Police Department aiming to maintain?

A discriminatory work environment
A politically biased work environment
A hostile work environment
A work environment that is free of discrimination (correct)

What is the primary objective of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on discriminatory harassment?

To create a workplace free from discrimination (correct)
To establish a zero-tolerance policy for harassment
To protect employees from lawsuits
To punish employees who engage in harassment

What is considered sexual harassment according to the Des Plaines Police Department's policy?

Only visual conduct of a sexual nature
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature (correct)
Only physical conduct of a sexual nature
Only verbal conduct of a sexual nature

Under what circumstances is sexual harassment considered unlawful?

When it affects an applicant or a member because of their sex (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for employment decisions according to the Des Plaines Police Department's policy?

Performance and job qualifications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Department's policy on discrimination?

To prohibit discrimination in all forms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on discriminatory harassment?

To prevent department members from being subjected to discriminatory harassment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of discriminatory harassment on an individual?

It interferes with an individual's work performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Des Plaines Police Department's stance on discrimination against members in employment practices?

It is not tolerated in any circumstances (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of conduct that may constitute discriminatory harassment?

Making a derogatory comment about a colleague's race (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Des Plaines Police Department's non-discrimination policies?

More comprehensive than state and federal law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a protected class or status under the Department's policy?

Criminal history (A) Signup and view all the answers

What will the Department do to address behavior that violates this policy?

Take preventive and corrective action (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Des Plaines Police Department's commitment to its employees?

To create a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department's policy on discrimination?

To prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of discriminatory harassment on the workplace?

It creates a hostile or abusive work environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Des Plaines Police Department in addressing discriminatory harassment?

A proactive employer committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free work environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the retaliation policy?

To protect individuals from retaliation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of conduct is considered harassment?

Unwelcome conduct based on a classification or status protected by law (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is protected from harassment in the workplace?

Both employees and non-employees, including contractors and consultants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of harassment on an individual's work performance?

It substantially interferes with their work performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of environment is created by harassment?

A hostile and offensive environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of discriminatory harassment?

It substantially interferes with a member's work performance or creates an intimidating environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are acts or omissions of acts not considered discriminatory?

When they are based on bona fide occupational qualifications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is retaliation in the context of discrimination?

Engaging in acts of reprisal or intimidation against a person who opposed a discriminatory practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a bona fide request by a supervisor?

A request to improve work quality or output (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Illinois Department of Human Rights guidelines?

To provide guidance on bona fide occupational qualifications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a protected activity?

Opposing a discriminatory practice (C) Signup and view all the answers