Romeoville Fire Department: HR Policy Sexual Harassment
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Romeoville Fire Department: HR Policy Sexual Harassment

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What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the Romoeville Fire Department Manual Category 500?

  • To establish a duty to act for employees
  • To prohibit sexual harassment and discrimination (correct)
  • To shield employees from civil liability
  • To provide guidelines for employee discipline

    • According to the manual, what is the consequence for violating the sexual harassment policy?

  • Employee disciplinary complaint (correct)
  • Judicial action
  • Civil lawsuit against the department
  • Legal prosecution

    • In the event of a conflict, which document prevails according to the Romoeville Fire Department Manual?

  • Departmental policy
  • Village Handbook (correct)
  • State regulations
  • Federal laws

    • What is expected from all officers according to the Romoeville Fire Department Manual?

    <p>To pro-actively prevent sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy is this sexual harassment policy intended to be consistent with?

    <p>Village Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized under the Romoeville Fire Department Manual to revise policies like the one on sexual harassment?

    <p>Kent Adams, Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a violation of the policy in the Romoeville Fire Department manual?

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

    Who has an affirmative obligation to provide a work environment free of all harassment according to the manual?

    <p>All personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Romoeville Fire Department require all personnel to treat each other with?

    <p>Respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender-related treatment is allowed based on the manual?

    <p>Treatment necessary for occupational qualifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not tolerated in the Romoeville Fire Department according to the manual?

    <p>Sexual harassment and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has an obligation to promptly report violations of the policy according to the manual?

    <p>All department employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior is considered an example of sexual harassment according to the text?

    <p>Repeated sexual innuendoes or sexually oriented comments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a form of physical/non-physical intimidation related to sexual harassment?

    <p>Complimenting a coworker's attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conduct creates a hostile work environment according to the text?

    <p>Persistent unwanted sexual requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT listed as an example of physical/ non-physical intimidation in the context of sexual harassment?

    <p>Complimenting a coworker's professionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior can contribute to a sexually hostile work environment?

    <p>Displaying pornographic material in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior does NOT constitute sexual harassment?

    <p>Sending respectful emails to colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct?

    <p>Sexual Harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Sexual Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on providing sexual favors or result in employment detriment upon rejecting advances?

    <p>Quid Pro Quo Harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a term or condition of an individual's employment is explicitly or implicitly tied to submission to unwelcome conduct?

    <p>Quid Pro Quo Harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is the rejection of a sexual advance used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual?

    <p>Quid Pro Quo Harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does Sexual Harassment have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment?

    <p>Hostile Work Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on the provision of sexual favors?

    <p>Quid Pro Quo Harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is an individual employee encouraged to take if they believe they are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination?

    <p>Address the other party in person or write a letter describing the unwelcome behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of an employee who receives a communication regarding unwelcome behavior?

    <p>Immediately comply with the request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor, what option do they have?

    <p>Report to any ranking officer if bypassing the chain of command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should supervisory personnel do once an allegation of harassment is made?

    <p>Take steps to separate involved employees during investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for separating involved employees during an investigation?

    <p>In an equitable and nonpunitive manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by the policy regarding individuals who initiate communications regarding harassment?

    <p>Encouraging others to retaliate against them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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