Equal Employment Opportunities Quiz

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True or false: The Employee Handbook provides information on the address, phone number, and office hours of the company.

True

True or false: The handbook contains guidelines on general conduct and behavior in the workplace.

True

True or false: The handbook includes details on employee benefits, time off, and compensation.

True

True or false: The handbook covers workplace guidelines such as hours of work, confidentiality, and use of equipment.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The handbook discusses health, safety, and security measures for employees.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employees are prohibited from engaging in any activity during non-working time that interferes with the regular operation of business?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Non-employees are allowed to engage in solicitation on Company property?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment in any form?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sexual harassment on the job is only unlawful if it involves coworker harassment?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Retaliation is strictly prohibited against individuals who have made a harassment complaint or cooperated in a harassment investigation?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employees at PS Academy Arizona may have outside employment as long as it does not interfere with their performance or the requirements of PS Academy Arizona.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from receiving any income or material gain from individuals outside the company for work performed during their employment.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Failure to follow the policies outlined in the employee handbook is an example of acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Unauthorized use of a personal vehicle for Company business is considered acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The employee handbook can be amended at any time except for the at-will employment provisions.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: No statement or promise by a supervisor, manager, or designee can be interpreted as a change in policy.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: If a provision in the employee handbook is found to be unenforceable and invalid, the entire handbook is invalidated.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The employee handbook is intended to infringe upon employee rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Professionalism is determined by factors such as attitude, attendance, responsibility, respect, and flexibility.

True Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, child or spousal support withholding, citizenship and/or immigration status, and any other protected class.

True Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy takes allegations of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.

True Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or direct threat to health or safety.

True Signup and view all the answers

The employment relationship between PS Academy and employees is at-will, meaning that employees can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

True Signup and view all the answers

Exempt employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements and must work the hours required to meet their work responsibilities.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Employee Handbook?

The purpose of the Employee Handbook is to provide employees with information about the company's policies, procedures, and expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission statement of PS Academy Arizona?

The mission statement of PS Academy Arizona is to provide a high-quality education and create a positive learning environment for all students. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?

Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay and are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Non-exempt employees, on the other hand, are entitled to overtime pay for any hours worked beyond the standard 40 hours per week. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for making a complaint about harassment?

The complaint procedure for harassment requires employees to report the incident to their supervisor or the Human Resources department. The company will then conduct an investigation and take appropriate corrective action. Signup and view all the answers

What are the guidelines for the use of personal vehicles for Company business?

The use of personal vehicles for Company business must be authorized and is subject to certain restrictions and requirements, such as maintaining valid insurance coverage. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences for an employee whose outside work interferes with their performance or the requirements of PS Academy Arizona?

The employee may be asked to terminate the outside employment if they wish to remain with PS Academy Arizona. Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding outside employment that constitutes a conflict of interest?

It is prohibited. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may PS Academy transfer an employee or change their employment status?

The Company may transfer an employee or otherwise change their employment status at any time for any reason, including to avoid the appearance of favoritism or other conflict of interest. Signup and view all the answers

What are the expectations for employee conduct at PS Academy?

Employees are expected to exercise common sense and courtesy at all times, for the benefit of clients, co-workers, and the Company as a whole. Professionalism is expected, as is respect for the safety and security of people and property. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of unacceptable conduct at PS Academy.

Unauthorized possession of a weapon on Company premises. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the employee handbook?

The purpose of the employee handbook is to inform employees about the School’s philosophy, employment practices, policies, and the benefits provided to our valued employees, as well as the conduct expected from them. Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine professionalism at PS Academy Arizona?

Attitude, attendance, responsibility, respect, and flexibility determine professionalism at PS Academy Arizona. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of PS Academy Arizona?

The mission of PS Academy Arizona is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially, by combining individualized education, highly skilled and dedicated staff, and collaboration with students, families, and the community. Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of PS Academy Arizona?

The vision of PS Academy Arizona is to provide the foundation that inspires and empowers every student to reach his or her full potential, both in and out of the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of staff members at PS Academy Arizona?

Staff members at PS Academy Arizona are expected to uphold the Mission and Vision Statements, and all policies and procedures of the school, and conduct themselves as professionals at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What types of behavior are considered harassment?

Unwanted sexual advances, offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors, retaliation or threats of retaliation for refusing advances or requests for favors, leering, making sexual gestures or jokes, or commenting on an employee's body, displaying sexually suggestive content, displaying or sharing derogatory posters, photographs, or drawings, making derogatory epithets or slurs, ongoing teasing about an employee's religious or cultural practices, ongoing teasing about an employee's sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical conduct such as touching, assault, or impeding or blocking movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of harassment?

Unwelcome behavior based on someone's inclusion in a protected class. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of making a false harassment complaint?

Subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of engaging in retaliation?

Strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

What is PS Academy's commitment regarding a work environment?

To provide a work environment free of harassment in any form. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PS Academy's equal employment policy?

The purpose of PS Academy's equal employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, child or spousal support withholding, citizenship and/or immigration status, and any other protected class. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PS Academy's investigation process for discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation?

The purpose of PS Academy's investigation process for discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation is to take allegations of such conduct seriously and promptly conduct an investigation when warranted. Signup and view all the answers

What is the at-will employment relationship between PS Academy and its employees?

The at-will employment relationship between PS Academy and its employees means that employees are not hired for any specified period of time and their employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, by either the Company or the employee. Signup and view all the answers

What are the employment classifications established by PS Academy?

The employment classifications established by PS Academy are exempt employees, non-exempt employees, full-time salaried employees, full-time hourly employees, part-time hourly employees, full-time teachers, and temporary employees. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for an employee to be exempt?

For an employee to be exempt, their position must meet specific tests established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state law, and they are exempt from overtime pay requirements. The basic premise of exempt status is that the exempt employee is to work the hours required to meet their work responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in outside employment?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Employee Handbook covers guidelines on the use of personal vehicles for Company business?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Employee Handbook discusses health, safety, and security measures for employees?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Failure to follow the policies outlined in the Employee Handbook is an example of acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The employee handbook can be amended at any time by authorized management?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The employee handbook is intended to be a book of rules and regulations?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in outside employment that interferes with their performance or the requirements of the company?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: All supervisors, managers, or designees have the authority to alter or modify any of the policies in the employee handbook?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona provides a work environment free of harassment in any form?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employees are allowed to engage in solicitation on Company property at all times?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sexual harassment on the job is unlawful only if it involves coworker harassment?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Retaliation is strictly prohibited against individuals who have made a harassment complaint or cooperated in a harassment investigation?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Non-employees are prohibited from all forms of solicitation on Company property at all times?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in any activity during non-working time that interferes with the regular operation of business?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona has a general prohibition against hiring relatives?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employees at PS Academy Arizona are required to follow the policies outlined in the employee handbook?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona allows employees to use personal vehicles for Company business without authorization?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from sharing trade secrets or other confidential business information with anyone who does not have an official need to know?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, child or spousal support withholding, citizenship and/or immigration status, and any other protected class.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy takes allegations of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: PS Academy Arizona will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the School or cause a direct threat to health or safety.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The employment relationship between PS Academy and employees is at-will, meaning that employees are not hired for any specified period of time and their employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, by either the Company or the employee.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Exempt employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements and must work the hours required to meet their work responsibilities.

True Signup and view all the answers

Employees at PS Academy Arizona are expected to conduct themselves with ______ at all times.

professionalism Signup and view all the answers

The employee handbook includes guidelines on ______, attendance, responsibility, respect, and flexibility.

attitude Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy Arizona relies on its employees for its ______.

success Signup and view all the answers

Employees are encouraged to ______ the employee handbook carefully and refer to it when questions arise.

read Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both ______ and socially.

academically Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy Arizona is located at ______.

5222 E. Baseline Road, Ste# 108, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Signup and view all the answers

The office hours of PS Academy Arizona on Monday-Thursday are from ______.

7:30AM-4:00PM Signup and view all the answers

The office hours of PS Academy Arizona on Friday are from ______.

7:30AM-2:00PM Signup and view all the answers

The mission statement of PS Academy Arizona is ______.

Handbook Purpose Signup and view all the answers

The vision of PS Academy Arizona is ______.

Vision Alignment Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy Arizona may ask an employee to terminate their outside employment if it interferes with their ______ or the ability to meet the requirements of PS Academy Arizona.

performance Signup and view all the answers

Employees are expected to exercise common sense and ______ at all times, for the benefit of clients, co-workers, and the Company as a whole.

courtesy Signup and view all the answers

Failure to meet the expectations of exercising common sense and courtesy may be grounds for ______, up to and including termination.

discipline Signup and view all the answers

Unauthorized use of a personal vehicle for Company ______ is prohibited.

business Signup and view all the answers

Conduct that is ______ under federal, state, or local law is not acceptable at PS Academy Arizona.

illegal Signup and view all the answers

Employees are allowed to engage in non-working activities, including meal and rest periods, as long as it does not interfere with the regular operation of business, is orderly, lawful, in good taste, conducted in an orderly manner, and does not create a safety hazard or a mess. Non-employees, on the other hand, are ______ from all forms of solicitation on Company property at all times.

prohibited Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy is committed to providing a work environment free of ______ in any form, including inappropriate and disrespectful behavior, intimidation, and other unwelcome conduct directed at an individual because of their inclusion in a protected class.

harassment Signup and view all the answers

Sometimes language or actions that were not expected to be offensive or unwelcome actually are, so employees should err on the side of being more sensitive to the feelings of their co-workers rather than ______.

less Signup and view all the answers

Sexual harassment on the job is ______ whether it involves coworker harassment, harassment by a manager, or harassment by persons doing business with or for the Company, such as clients, customers or vendors.

unlawful Signup and view all the answers

Any form of retaliation against someone who has expressed concern about any form of harassment, refused to partake in harassing behavior, made a harassment complaint, or cooperated in a harassment investigation, is strictly ______.

prohibited Signup and view all the answers

PS Academy is committed to providing a work environment free of ______ in any form, including inappropriate and disrespectful behavior, intimidation, and other unwelcome conduct directed at an individual because of their inclusion in a protected class.

harassment Signup and view all the answers

Any form of retaliation against someone who has expressed concern about any form of harassment, refused to partake in harassing behavior, made a harassment complaint, or cooperated in a harassment investigation, is strictly ______.

prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Conduct that is ______ under federal, state, or local law is not acceptable at PS Academy Arizona.

prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may PS Academy transfer an employee or change their employment status?

specific need of the Company Signup and view all the answers

Employees at PS Academy Arizona are expected to conduct themselves with ______ at all times.

professionalism Signup and view all the answers

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True or false: The Employee Handbook provides information on the address, phone number, and office hours of the company.

True or false: The handbook contains guidelines on general conduct and behavior in the workplace.

True or false: The handbook includes details on employee benefits, time off, and compensation.

True or false: The handbook covers workplace guidelines such as hours of work, confidentiality, and use of equipment.

True or false: The handbook discusses health, safety, and security measures for employees.

True or false: Employees are prohibited from engaging in any activity during non-working time that interferes with the regular operation of business?

True or false: Non-employees are allowed to engage in solicitation on Company property?

True or false: PS Academy is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment in any form?

True or false: Sexual harassment on the job is only unlawful if it involves coworker harassment?

True or false: Retaliation is strictly prohibited against individuals who have made a harassment complaint or cooperated in a harassment investigation?

True or false: Employees at PS Academy Arizona may have outside employment as long as it does not interfere with their performance or the requirements of PS Academy Arizona.

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from receiving any income or material gain from individuals outside the company for work performed during their employment.

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees.

True or false: Failure to follow the policies outlined in the employee handbook is an example of acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona.

True or false: Unauthorized use of a personal vehicle for Company business is considered acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona.

True or false: The employee handbook can be amended at any time except for the at-will employment provisions.

True or false: No statement or promise by a supervisor, manager, or designee can be interpreted as a change in policy.

True or false: If a provision in the employee handbook is found to be unenforceable and invalid, the entire handbook is invalidated.

True or false: The employee handbook is intended to infringe upon employee rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

True or false: Professionalism is determined by factors such as attitude, attendance, responsibility, respect, and flexibility.

PS Academy takes allegations of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.

PS Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or direct threat to health or safety.

The employment relationship between PS Academy and employees is at-will, meaning that employees can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Exempt employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements and must work the hours required to meet their work responsibilities.

What is the purpose of the Employee Handbook?

What is the mission statement of PS Academy Arizona?

What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?

What is the procedure for making a complaint about harassment?

What are the guidelines for the use of personal vehicles for Company business?

What are the consequences for an employee whose outside work interferes with their performance or the requirements of PS Academy Arizona?

What is the policy regarding outside employment that constitutes a conflict of interest?

Under what circumstances may PS Academy transfer an employee or change their employment status?

What are the expectations for employee conduct at PS Academy?

Provide an example of unacceptable conduct at PS Academy.

What is the purpose of the employee handbook?

What factors determine professionalism at PS Academy Arizona?

What is the mission of PS Academy Arizona?

What is the vision of PS Academy Arizona?

What is expected of staff members at PS Academy Arizona?

What types of behavior are considered harassment?

What is the definition of harassment?

What is the consequence of making a false harassment complaint?

What is the consequence of engaging in retaliation?

What is PS Academy's commitment regarding a work environment?

What is the purpose of PS Academy's equal employment policy?

What is the purpose of PS Academy's investigation process for discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation?

What is the at-will employment relationship between PS Academy and its employees?

What are the employment classifications established by PS Academy?

What does it mean for an employee to be exempt?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in outside employment?

True or false: The Employee Handbook covers guidelines on the use of personal vehicles for Company business?

True or false: The Employee Handbook discusses health, safety, and security measures for employees?

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees?

True or false: Failure to follow the policies outlined in the Employee Handbook is an example of acceptable conduct at PS Academy Arizona?

True or false: The employee handbook can be amended at any time by authorized management?

True or false: The employee handbook is intended to be a book of rules and regulations?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in outside employment that interferes with their performance or the requirements of the company?

True or false: All supervisors, managers, or designees have the authority to alter or modify any of the policies in the employee handbook?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona provides a work environment free of harassment in any form?

True or false: Employees are allowed to engage in solicitation on Company property at all times?

True or false: Sexual harassment on the job is unlawful only if it involves coworker harassment?

True or false: Retaliation is strictly prohibited against individuals who have made a harassment complaint or cooperated in a harassment investigation?

True or false: PS Academy has a general prohibition against hiring relatives of current employees?

True or false: Non-employees are prohibited from all forms of solicitation on Company property at all times?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from engaging in any activity during non-working time that interferes with the regular operation of business?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona has a general prohibition against hiring relatives?

True or false: Employees at PS Academy Arizona are required to follow the policies outlined in the employee handbook?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona allows employees to use personal vehicles for Company business without authorization?

True or false: PS Academy Arizona prohibits employees from sharing trade secrets or other confidential business information with anyone who does not have an official need to know?

True or false: PS Academy takes allegations of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.

True or false: PS Academy Arizona will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the School or cause a direct threat to health or safety.

True or false: The employment relationship between PS Academy and employees is at-will, meaning that employees are not hired for any specified period of time and their employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, by either the Company or the employee.

True or false: Exempt employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements and must work the hours required to meet their work responsibilities.

Employees at PS Academy Arizona are expected to conduct themselves with ______ at all times.

The employee handbook includes guidelines on ______, attendance, responsibility, respect, and flexibility.

PS Academy Arizona relies on its employees for its ______.