Equal Employment Opportunity Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

  • Political affiliation (correct)
  • Religion
  • Age
  • Disability

What is included in the definition of gender identity or expression under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

  • Actual or perceived race
  • Actual or perceived transgender status (correct)
  • Actual or perceived age
  • Actual or perceived sexual orientation

What is the consequence for public service employees who discriminate against others based on protected characteristics?

  • Written warning
  • Termination of employment (correct)
  • Demotion
  • No consequence

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Political affiliation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for public service employees who engage in retaliation against someone who filed a discrimination complaint?

<p>Termination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the definition of sex under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Sexual harassment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protected characteristic that covers actual or perceived transgender status under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Sex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protected characteristic that covers genetic characteristics under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Medical condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Religion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protected characteristic that covers sexual harassment under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Sex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Educational background (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protected characteristic that covers retaliation under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Participation in a protected activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protected characteristic that covers HIV/AIDS under the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

<p>Medical condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is religion?

Beliefs someone holds that may influence their actions.

What is termination?

Punishment up to dismissal for violating equal opportunity.

What is protected activity?

Filing a compliant to protect rights following policy.

What is retaliation?

Discrimination against someone for helping with a discrimination claim.

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What is gender identity?

An individual's internal sense of being male, female, or other.

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What is sex?

Includes harassment and different treatment based on gender.

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What is medical condition?

Genetic history and diseases.

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What is political affiliation?

Not protected under the City's Equal Opportunity policy.

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What is educational background?

Not protected under the City's Equal Opportunity policy.

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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.

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