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What action is required of supervisors upon receiving allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination?
What action is required of supervisors upon receiving allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination?
- They should confront the accused employee in private.
- They should ignore the allegations to avoid conflict.
- They should immediately change the assignments of the accused.
- They should document the allegations and forward them to the Fire Chief. (correct)
How should the alleged victim of sexual harassment be treated during the investigation process?
How should the alleged victim of sexual harassment be treated during the investigation process?
- Keep them informed of the progress of the investigation. (correct)
- Exclude them from any updates on the investigation.
- Blame them for the harassment.
- Isolate them from the workplace.
What should happen if a violation of the sexual harassment policy is established?
What should happen if a violation of the sexual harassment policy is established?
- The victim should be terminated from employment.
- The victim should receive a promotion.
- Immediate disciplinary action should be taken against the offending employee. (correct)
- The victim should be transferred to a different department.
What type of training should the department provide to new hires and employees?
What type of training should the department provide to new hires and employees?
Who is responsible for ensuring that complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination are thoroughly investigated?
Who is responsible for ensuring that complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination are thoroughly investigated?
What happens at the conclusion of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment?
What happens at the conclusion of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment?
How should supervisors act when conduct might continue or aggravate an allegation of sexual harassment?
How should supervisors act when conduct might continue or aggravate an allegation of sexual harassment?
What is the consequence for an employee who reports allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination?
What is the consequence for an employee who reports allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination?
What responsibility do supervisors have regarding completing the sexual harassment/sexual discrimination training?
What responsibility do supervisors have regarding completing the sexual harassment/sexual discrimination training?
What is required at a minimum for all new hires by the department in terms of training?
What is required at a minimum for all new hires by the department in terms of training?
