Romeoville Fire Department Manual: Anti-Retaliation Policy

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What is the primary focus of the Anti-Retaliation policy outlined in the Romeoville Fire Department manual?

Preventing workplace discrimination

Encouraging good faith reporting of workplace issues (correct)

Advocating for stricter disciplinary actions

Discouraging members from accessing other applicable remedies

According to the manual, what are examples of workplace issues that can lead to retaliation if reported?

Routine daily tasks

Violations that threaten health and safety (correct)

Taking vacations or leaves of absence

Participation in team-building activities

What does the Romeoville Fire Department enforce a zero tolerance policy for?

Retaliation against members reporting workplace issues (correct)

Minor disagreements between team members

Workplace attire violations

Accessing other applicable remedies

According to the manual, what actions are not prohibited by the Anti-Retaliation policy?

Actions taken for non-retaliatory reasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance of the Romeoville Fire Department towards members who report workplace issues in good faith?

They are protected from retaliation Signup and view all the answers

What rights or remedies are explicitly preserved for members under the Anti-Retaliation policy?

Rights pursuant to any applicable federal law, provision of the U.S. Constitution, law, ordinance or collective bargaining agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited as a form of retaliation?

Extending the probationary period Signup and view all the answers

If a member engages in protected activity, such as filing a complaint, which of the following actions would be considered retaliation?

Shunning or unreasonably avoiding the member Signup and view all the answers

If a member reports wrongdoing or participates in an investigation, which of the following actions would NOT be considered retaliation?

Providing a negative performance evaluation based on documented job performance Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following individuals should a member report potential retaliation to?

Any supervisor, command staff member, Fire Chief/designee, or Village Director of Human Resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT explicitly listed as an example of retaliation in the policy?

Providing negative performance feedback during a formal evaluation Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following actions is prohibited?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, members should:

Make reasonable efforts to verify facts before making a complaint Signup and view all the answers

The policy allows for:

Both anonymous and non-anonymous complaints Signup and view all the answers

Regarding the protection of a reporting member's identity, the policy states:

The identity will be disclosed only if required by law or necessary for an adequate investigation Signup and view all the answers

In some situations, the investigative process may require:

The source of the information and a statement by the member Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, supervisors are expected to:

Remain familiar with the policy and ensure that members under their command are aware of its provisions Signup and view all the answers

The policy prohibits members from:

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What should the Custodian of Records ensure in relation to investigations?

Maintain documentation as per records retention schedules Signup and view all the answers

Under the Illinois Whistleblower Act, what does a member need reasonable cause to believe in order to be protected?

Violation of a law, rule, or regulation Signup and view all the answers

What action should supervisors take if a member reports retaliation for engaging in protected behaviors?

Refer the complaint to the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is one way for a member to be protected under the Illinois Whistleblower Act?

Reporting violations to the appropriate authorities Signup and view all the answers

What must supervisors do with complaints related to protected behaviors?

Investigate or refer to the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

How should the policy on whistleblowing be introduced to new members?

Reviewing it with each new member Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of supervisors?

Overruling the Fire Chief's decisions regarding complaint handling Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do to mitigate further violations of the retaliation policy?

Take appropriate and reasonable steps to mitigate further violations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of command staff regarding retaliation complaints?

Personally investigating every complaint of retaliation Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if a member who may be the target of retaliation requests an assignment or schedule change?

Take reasonable steps to accommodate the request if it would mitigate further violations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should supervisors NOT take?

Interfering with or denying the right of a member to make a complaint Signup and view all the answers

What should the Fire Chief/designee do regarding the prohibition against retaliation?

Communicate to all supervisors the prohibition against retaliation Signup and view all the answers