13 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Political affiliation
What is included in the definition of gender identity or expression under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Actual or perceived transgender status
What is the consequence for public service employees who discriminate against others based on protected characteristics?
Termination of employment
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Political affiliation
What is the consequence for public service employees who engage in retaliation against someone who filed a discrimination complaint?
Termination
Which of the following is included in the definition of sex under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Sexual harassment
What is the protected characteristic that covers actual or perceived transgender status under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Sex
What is the protected characteristic that covers genetic characteristics under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Medical condition
Which of the following is a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Religion
What is the protected characteristic that covers sexual harassment under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Sex
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Educational background
What is the protected characteristic that covers retaliation under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Participation in a protected activity
What is the protected characteristic that covers HIV/AIDS under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?
Medical condition
Study Notes
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Familial status is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
- Gender identity or expression includes a person's actual or perceived gender identity, gender-related self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression, whether or not traditionally associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.
- Public service employees who discriminate against others based on protected characteristics can face disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Military status is a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
- Sex includes pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
- Gender identity is the protected characteristic that covers actual or perceived transgender status under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
- Genetic characteristics are a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
- National origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, and military status are all protected characteristics under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
- Sexual harassment is covered under the protected characteristic of sex.
- Public service employees who engage in retaliation against someone who filed a discrimination complaint can face disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- HIV/AIDS is covered under the protected characteristic of disability.
- Retaliation is a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Test your knowledge on Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations with this quiz! Learn about the different protected categories and understand what constitutes discrimination in the workplace. Challenge yourself to become well-versed in promoting equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.
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