30 Questions
What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the Romoeville Fire Department Manual Category 500?
To prohibit sexual harassment and discrimination
According to the manual, what is the consequence for violating the sexual harassment policy?
Employee disciplinary complaint
In the event of a conflict, which document prevails according to the Romoeville Fire Department Manual?
Village Handbook
What is expected from all officers according to the Romoeville Fire Department Manual?
To pro-actively prevent sexual harassment
Which policy is this sexual harassment policy intended to be consistent with?
Village Handbook
Who is authorized under the Romoeville Fire Department Manual to revise policies like the one on sexual harassment?
Kent Adams, Fire Chief
What is considered a violation of the policy in the Romoeville Fire Department manual?
Sexual harassment
Who has an affirmative obligation to provide a work environment free of all harassment according to the manual?
All personnel
What does the Romoeville Fire Department require all personnel to treat each other with?
Respect
Which gender-related treatment is allowed based on the manual?
Treatment necessary for occupational qualifications
What is not tolerated in the Romoeville Fire Department according to the manual?
Sexual harassment and discrimination
Who has an obligation to promptly report violations of the policy according to the manual?
All department employees
What behavior is considered an example of sexual harassment according to the text?
Repeated sexual innuendoes or sexually oriented comments
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of physical/non-physical intimidation related to sexual harassment?
Complimenting a coworker's attire
What type of conduct creates a hostile work environment according to the text?
Persistent unwanted sexual requests
Which action is NOT listed as an example of physical/ non-physical intimidation in the context of sexual harassment?
Complimenting a coworker's professionalism
Which behavior can contribute to a sexually hostile work environment?
Displaying pornographic material in the workplace
What behavior does NOT constitute sexual harassment?
Sending respectful emails to colleagues
What is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct?
Sexual Harassment
Which type of Sexual Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on providing sexual favors or result in employment detriment upon rejecting advances?
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
What does it mean when a term or condition of an individual's employment is explicitly or implicitly tied to submission to unwelcome conduct?
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
In what situation is the rejection of a sexual advance used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual?
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
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?
Hostile Work Environment
Which type of Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on the provision of sexual favors?
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
What action is an individual employee encouraged to take if they believe they are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination?
Address the other party in person or write a letter describing the unwelcome behavior
What is the responsibility of an employee who receives a communication regarding unwelcome behavior?
Immediately comply with the request
If an employee is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor, what option do they have?
Report to any ranking officer if bypassing the chain of command
What should supervisory personnel do once an allegation of harassment is made?
Take steps to separate involved employees during investigation
What is the recommended approach for separating involved employees during an investigation?
In an equitable and nonpunitive manner
What is prohibited by the policy regarding individuals who initiate communications regarding harassment?
Encouraging others to retaliate against them
This quiz covers the HR policy on sexual harassment at Romeoville Fire Department. It includes information related to the policy number, title, effective date, and authorized personnel. Test your knowledge on this important internal policy!
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