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What is the primary focus of the Anti-Retaliation policy outlined in the Romeoville Fire Department manual?
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?
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?
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?
According to the manual, what actions are not prohibited by the Anti-Retaliation policy?
What is the stance of the Romeoville Fire Department towards members who report workplace issues in good faith?
What is the stance of the Romeoville Fire Department towards members who report workplace issues in good faith?
What rights or remedies are explicitly preserved for members under the Anti-Retaliation policy?
What rights or remedies are explicitly preserved for members under the Anti-Retaliation policy?
Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited as a form of retaliation?
Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited as a form of retaliation?
If a member engages in protected activity, such as filing a complaint, which of the following actions would be considered retaliation?
If a member engages in protected activity, such as filing a complaint, which of the following actions would be considered retaliation?
If a member reports wrongdoing or participates in an investigation, which of the following actions would NOT be considered retaliation?
If a member reports wrongdoing or participates in an investigation, which of the following actions would NOT be considered retaliation?
According to the policy, which of the following individuals should a member report potential retaliation to?
According to the policy, which of the following individuals should a member report potential retaliation to?
Which of the following actions is NOT explicitly listed as an example of retaliation in the policy?
Which of the following actions is NOT explicitly listed as an example of retaliation in the policy?
According to the policy, which of the following actions is prohibited?
According to the policy, which of the following actions is prohibited?
According to the policy, members should:
According to the policy, members should:
The policy allows for:
The policy allows for:
Regarding the protection of a reporting member's identity, the policy states:
Regarding the protection of a reporting member's identity, the policy states:
In some situations, the investigative process may require:
In some situations, the investigative process may require:
According to the policy, supervisors are expected to:
According to the policy, supervisors are expected to:
The policy prohibits members from:
The policy prohibits members from:
What should the Custodian of Records ensure in relation to investigations?
What should the Custodian of Records ensure in relation to investigations?
Under the Illinois Whistleblower Act, what does a member need reasonable cause to believe in order to be protected?
Under the Illinois Whistleblower Act, what does a member need reasonable cause to believe in order to be protected?
What action should supervisors take if a member reports retaliation for engaging in protected behaviors?
What action should supervisors take if a member reports retaliation for engaging in protected behaviors?
What is one way for a member to be protected under the Illinois Whistleblower Act?
What is one way for a member to be protected under the Illinois Whistleblower Act?
What must supervisors do with complaints related to protected behaviors?
What must supervisors do with complaints related to protected behaviors?
How should the policy on whistleblowing be introduced to new members?
How should the policy on whistleblowing be introduced to new members?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of supervisors?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of supervisors?
What should supervisors do to mitigate further violations of the retaliation policy?
What should supervisors do to mitigate further violations of the retaliation policy?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of command staff regarding retaliation complaints?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of command staff regarding retaliation complaints?
What should supervisors do if a member who may be the target of retaliation requests an assignment or schedule change?
What should supervisors do if a member who may be the target of retaliation requests an assignment or schedule change?
Which of the following actions should supervisors NOT take?
Which of the following actions should supervisors NOT take?
What should the Fire Chief/designee do regarding the prohibition against retaliation?
What should the Fire Chief/designee do regarding the prohibition against retaliation?
