Questions and Answers
Under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, a Federal employee who is authorized to take personnel action may influence others to withdraw from competing for a job to help or hurt employment prospects?
False
Complaints filed with the Office of Special Counsel may be filed online or submitted by mail.
True
What is reprisal according to the Civil Service Reform Act?
Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in activity protected under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection.
Appeals must be filed with the MSPB within 30 days of the effective date of the personnel action.
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Which of the following is NOT a prohibited personnel practice?
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What proactive actions can leadership take to prevent unlawful discrimination? (Select all that apply)
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The Office of the Special Counsel is an independent Federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices other than those enforced by the EEOC.
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What is the purpose of the Merit Systems Protection Board?
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A benefit of a model EEO program is ______________________.
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Which two of the following statements describe the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? (Select two)
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What does Management Directive 715 provide to Federal agencies?
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An individual who wants to file an EEO complaint must contact the EEO office within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
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Under the No FEAR Act, each Federal agency is required to submit its antidiscrimination data _______________.
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Federal agencies are required to pay out of their budgets for settlements or awards resulting from findings in the administrative complaint process.
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Study Notes
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
- Federal employees authorized to take personnel actions cannot ethically influence job competition by persuading others to withdraw applications.
Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
- Complaints can be submitted online or by mail to the OSC, facilitating accessibility for whistleblowers.
- The OSC investigates prohibited personnel practices not enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Reprisal in Whistleblower Protection
- Defined as retaliation against individuals engaged in protected activities under federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower laws.
Appeals Process
- Personnel action appeals must be filed with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) within a strict timeframe of 30 days.
Prohibited Personnel Practices
- Utilizing personal knowledge to influence hiring decisions is not considered a prohibited practice.
Leadership Actions Against Discrimination
- Supervisors must take harassment complaints seriously, conduct thorough investigations, and document resolutions.
- Contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office is encouraged for proper handling of complaints.
- All workplace policies and practices should be fair to prevent discrimination.
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- Established to protect federal merit systems from political and prohibited personnel practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Enforces federal laws preventing employment discrimination and oversees federal equal employment opportunity practices.
Management Directive 715
- Provides federal agencies with guidance ensuring that all employment decisions are free from discrimination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
- Individuals must contact the EEO office within 45 days of learning about an allegedly discriminatory act or personnel action.
No FEAR Act Compliance
- Federal agencies must report their antidiscrimination data annually to ensure transparency and accountability.
Budget Responsibility for Settlements
- Federal agencies are not required to fund settlements from their budgets if it leads to staff reductions or loss of employee benefits.
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