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What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the Romoeville Fire Department Manual Category 500?
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?
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?
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?
What is expected from all officers according to the Romoeville Fire Department Manual?
Which policy is this sexual harassment policy intended to be consistent with?
Which policy is this sexual harassment policy intended to be consistent with?
Who is authorized under the Romoeville Fire Department Manual to revise policies like the one on sexual harassment?
Who is authorized under the Romoeville Fire Department Manual to revise policies like the one on sexual harassment?
What is considered a violation of the policy in the Romoeville Fire Department manual?
What is considered a violation of the policy in the Romoeville Fire Department manual?
Who has an affirmative obligation to provide a work environment free of all harassment according to the manual?
Who has an affirmative obligation to provide a work environment free of all harassment according to the manual?
What does the Romoeville Fire Department require all personnel to treat each other with?
What does the Romoeville Fire Department require all personnel to treat each other with?
Which gender-related treatment is allowed based on the manual?
Which gender-related treatment is allowed based on the manual?
What is not tolerated in the Romoeville Fire Department according to the manual?
What is not tolerated in the Romoeville Fire Department according to the manual?
Who has an obligation to promptly report violations of the policy according to the manual?
Who has an obligation to promptly report violations of the policy according to the manual?
What behavior is considered an example of sexual harassment according to the text?
What behavior is considered an example of sexual harassment according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of physical/non-physical intimidation related to sexual harassment?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of physical/non-physical intimidation related to sexual harassment?
What type of conduct creates a hostile work environment according to the text?
What type of conduct creates a hostile work environment according to the text?
Which action is NOT listed as an example of physical/ non-physical intimidation in the context of sexual harassment?
Which action is NOT listed as an example of physical/ non-physical intimidation in the context of sexual harassment?
Which behavior can contribute to a sexually hostile work environment?
Which behavior can contribute to a sexually hostile work environment?
What behavior does NOT constitute sexual harassment?
What behavior does NOT constitute sexual harassment?
What is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct?
What is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct?
Which type of Sexual Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on providing sexual favors or result in employment detriment upon rejecting advances?
Which type of Sexual Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on providing sexual favors or result in employment detriment upon rejecting advances?
What does it mean when a term or condition of an individual's employment is explicitly or implicitly tied to submission to unwelcome conduct?
What does it mean when a term or condition of an individual's employment is explicitly or implicitly tied to submission to unwelcome conduct?
In what situation is the rejection of a sexual advance used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual?
In what situation is the rejection of a sexual advance used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual?
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?
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?
Which type of Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on the provision of sexual favors?
Which type of Harassment occurs when employment conditions are made contingent on the provision of sexual favors?
What action is an individual employee encouraged to take if they believe they are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination?
What action is an individual employee encouraged to take if they believe they are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination?
What is the responsibility of an employee who receives a communication regarding unwelcome behavior?
What is the responsibility of an employee who receives a communication regarding unwelcome behavior?
If an employee is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor, what option do they have?
If an employee is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor, what option do they have?
What should supervisory personnel do once an allegation of harassment is made?
What should supervisory personnel do once an allegation of harassment is made?
What is the recommended approach for separating involved employees during an investigation?
What is the recommended approach for separating involved employees during an investigation?
What is prohibited by the policy regarding individuals who initiate communications regarding harassment?
What is prohibited by the policy regarding individuals who initiate communications regarding harassment?
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