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Which of the following is an example of visual harassment?
Which of the following is an example of visual harassment?
- Making derogatory statements about someone's appearance.
- Displaying sexually suggestive drawings in the workplace. (correct)
- Requiring an employee to submit to sexual advances for a promotion.
- Giving a poor performance review as retaliation for a complaint.
What is 'quid pro quo' harassment?
What is 'quid pro quo' harassment?
- Displaying inappropriate adult-themed gifts.
- Isolating employees based on their membership in a protected class.
- Requiring sexual favors in exchange for job benefits. (correct)
- Making general derogatory statements about someone.
Which of the following constitutes discrimination?
Which of the following constitutes discrimination?
- Giving a bad performance review for a valid reason.
- Displaying a cartoon that is not sexual in nature.
- Making a joke about someone's hair.
- Providing better treatment to some employees based on their protected class. (correct)
Which of the following best describes Washoe County's stance on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation?
Which of the following best describes Washoe County's stance on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation?
What constitutes retaliation in the workplace?
What constitutes retaliation in the workplace?
According to the policy, what is a potential consequence of discriminatory behavior in the workplace?
According to the policy, what is a potential consequence of discriminatory behavior in the workplace?
Which behavior is NOT listed as a form of harassment?
Which behavior is NOT listed as a form of harassment?
Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a 'protected category' under Washoe County's policy?
Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a 'protected category' under Washoe County's policy?
What should an employee do as a general guideline to avoid harassment?
What should an employee do as a general guideline to avoid harassment?
Making decisions about hiring based on stereotypes is an example of:
Making decisions about hiring based on stereotypes is an example of:
Which of these is a specific trait associated with race that is explicitly protected under Washoe County's non-discrimination policy?
Which of these is a specific trait associated with race that is explicitly protected under Washoe County's non-discrimination policy?
What does the policy include within the definition of 'gender/sex' as a protected category?
What does the policy include within the definition of 'gender/sex' as a protected category?
An employer giving a negative performance review to an employee because they complained about sexual harassment is an example of what?
An employer giving a negative performance review to an employee because they complained about sexual harassment is an example of what?
According to the policy, an employee is protected from adverse actions for which of the following activities?
According to the policy, an employee is protected from adverse actions for which of the following activities?
Which category of individuals, in addition to current and past employees, is explicitly protected under Washoe County's non-discrimination policy?
Which category of individuals, in addition to current and past employees, is explicitly protected under Washoe County's non-discrimination policy?
What type of leave is specifically identified as a reason for protection under Washoe County's policy?
What type of leave is specifically identified as a reason for protection under Washoe County's policy?
What is expected of applicants during a discrimination or harassment investigation?
What is expected of applicants during a discrimination or harassment investigation?
Who will initiate an investigation after a complaint is filed?
Who will initiate an investigation after a complaint is filed?
To whom will the identity of the charging party be revealed during an investigation?
To whom will the identity of the charging party be revealed during an investigation?
What action will be taken against an applicant for filing a complaint, regardless of the outcome?
What action will be taken against an applicant for filing a complaint, regardless of the outcome?
Why does the County encourage employees to report inappropriate workplace conduct?
Why does the County encourage employees to report inappropriate workplace conduct?
When should an employee object to or report conduct they believe violates the County policy?
When should an employee object to or report conduct they believe violates the County policy?
Besides a direct supervisor, who else can an employee contact to file a complaint?
Besides a direct supervisor, who else can an employee contact to file a complaint?
Ideally, within how many business days should a complaint be filed after the offending conduct?
Ideally, within how many business days should a complaint be filed after the offending conduct?
What is the core characteristic of sexual harassment, according to the provided guidelines?
What is the core characteristic of sexual harassment, according to the provided guidelines?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of 'Quid Pro Quo' sexual harassment?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of 'Quid Pro Quo' sexual harassment?
Which of these actions would be classified as visual sexual harassment within the described policy?
Which of these actions would be classified as visual sexual harassment within the described policy?
According to the policy, what is the primary concern regarding workplace romances that involve a supervisory relationship?
According to the policy, what is the primary concern regarding workplace romances that involve a supervisory relationship?
What does the policy state regarding employees retaliating against another employee who has reported harassment?
What does the policy state regarding employees retaliating against another employee who has reported harassment?
What is the maximum disciplinary action an employee may face for violating the discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policy?
What is the maximum disciplinary action an employee may face for violating the discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policy?
How often does Washoe County require all employees to undergo policy training on Harassment and Discrimination?
How often does Washoe County require all employees to undergo policy training on Harassment and Discrimination?
If a work relationship ends on bad terms, what action by an employee might be considered a violation of this policy?
If a work relationship ends on bad terms, what action by an employee might be considered a violation of this policy?
When an employee observes conduct that is prohibited by the policy, what is their right?
When an employee observes conduct that is prohibited by the policy, what is their right?
Which of these would be classified as verbal sexual harassment?
Which of these would be classified as verbal sexual harassment?
If an employee reports discrimination, and cooperates with the investigation, what protection does the policy provide?
If an employee reports discrimination, and cooperates with the investigation, what protection does the policy provide?
If a supervisory employee receives a complaint about a potential policy violation, what action are they required to take?
If a supervisory employee receives a complaint about a potential policy violation, what action are they required to take?
Who is primarily responsible for initiating an investigation when a complaint is filed?
Who is primarily responsible for initiating an investigation when a complaint is filed?
What should an employee do when another employee's actions become offensive and could violate the policy?
What should an employee do when another employee's actions become offensive and could violate the policy?
If a supervisor does not contact the Human Resources Department after receiving a complaint, what may occur?
If a supervisor does not contact the Human Resources Department after receiving a complaint, what may occur?
To whom may an employee report conduct that violates the policy?
To whom may an employee report conduct that violates the policy?
What should an employee do if they have not received an acknowledgement of their incident report after 5 days?
What should an employee do if they have not received an acknowledgement of their incident report after 5 days?
In what timeframe does Washoe County aim to complete an investigation?
In what timeframe does Washoe County aim to complete an investigation?
What is the role of the investigator during an investigation?
What is the role of the investigator during an investigation?
Which of the following is NOT a detail to be obtained during an investigation?
Which of the following is NOT a detail to be obtained during an investigation?
What is the outcome of an investigation?
What is the outcome of an investigation?
What is the purpose of the Complaint Form available on the HR website?
What is the purpose of the Complaint Form available on the HR website?
Besides filing a complaint with Washoe County, what other options do employees and applicants have?
Besides filing a complaint with Washoe County, what other options do employees and applicants have?
What is the primary focus of Washoe County’s investigation process?
What is the primary focus of Washoe County’s investigation process?
Flashcards
Prohibited Conduct
Prohibited Conduct
Washoe County prohibits any unfair treatment or actions based on a person's membership in a protected category.
Protected Categories
Protected Categories
These are groups of people who are legally protected from discrimination.
Age
Age
Age that is 40 years old or more.
Ancestry or National Origin
Ancestry or National Origin
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Physical or Mental Disability
Physical or Mental Disability
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Race or Color
Race or Color
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Religion or Creed
Religion or Creed
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Gender/Sex
Gender/Sex
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
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Discrimination
Discrimination
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Retaliation
Retaliation
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Quid Pro Quo Harassment
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
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Disparate Impact
Disparate Impact
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Verbal Sexual Harassment
Verbal Sexual Harassment
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Physical Sexual Harassment
Physical Sexual Harassment
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Online Sexual Harassment
Online Sexual Harassment
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What is sexual harassment?
What is sexual harassment?
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What is verbal sexual harassment?
What is verbal sexual harassment?
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What is physical sexual harassment?
What is physical sexual harassment?
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What is visual sexual harassment?
What is visual sexual harassment?
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What is online sexual harassment?
What is online sexual harassment?
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What is quid pro quo harassment?
What is quid pro quo harassment?
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What is retaliation?
What is retaliation?
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Why are romantic relationships between supervisors and subordinates discouraged?
Why are romantic relationships between supervisors and subordinates discouraged?
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Harassment and Discrimination Training
Harassment and Discrimination Training
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Employee Right to a Safe Work Environment
Employee Right to a Safe Work Environment
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Right to Speak Up
Right to Speak Up
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Reporting Options
Reporting Options
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Responsibilities of Supervisors
Responsibilities of Supervisors
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Investigation of Complaints
Investigation of Complaints
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Consequences for Violations
Consequences for Violations
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Supervisor Training Obligations
Supervisor Training Obligations
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Complaint Investigation
Complaint Investigation
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Confidentiality of Complaints
Confidentiality of Complaints
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Protection from Retaliation
Protection from Retaliation
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Reporting Inappropriate Conduct
Reporting Inappropriate Conduct
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Time Limit for Reporting
Time Limit for Reporting
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Who to Report To
Who to Report To
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Reporting Channels
Reporting Channels
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Enforcement of the Policy
Enforcement of the Policy
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What’s an investigation process?
What’s an investigation process?
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What happens after a harassment complaint is filed?
What happens after a harassment complaint is filed?
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What is the process for gathering evidence during a harassment investigation?
What is the process for gathering evidence during a harassment investigation?
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Who conducts the investigation?
Who conducts the investigation?
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What is a written summary of findings?
What is a written summary of findings?
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What happens to the investigation findings and evidence?
What happens to the investigation findings and evidence?
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How long does an investigation take?
How long does an investigation take?
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Are there recommendations made after the investigation?
Are there recommendations made after the investigation?
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Study Notes
Washoe County Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
- Policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected categories
- Protected categories include age, ancestry, national origin, physical/mental disability, race/color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, and past service in the armed forces
- Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job assignments, duties, evaluations, and workplace environment
- Online activity that affects the workplace negatively is prohibited (e.g., derogatory statements, postings on social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct that is severe or pervasive, affecting employment terms/conditions
- Verbal harassment, physical harassment, visual harassment, and online activity
- Quid pro quo harassment: requiring sexual favors for job-related actions
- Discrimination includes disparate impact situations, even unintentional actions/practices that harm certain protected groups
- Retaliation involves negative action against an employee for opposing harassment or discrimination
- Employees have rights to report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Reports can be made to supervisors, department heads, or HR representatives
- Reports can also be made directly to Human Resources
- Complaints are treated seriously, investigations are confidential, and appropriate action is taken (up to termination)
- Applicants also have rights and responsibilities regarding discrimination, harassment or retaliation and can file complaints
- Each complaint is investigated by HR or an external consultant (aiming for 30-day resolution timeframes)
- A written summary of the findings is made and the party is notified
- The county requires mandatory training on discrimination and harassment, both for employees and managers, on a 2-year cycle.
- A complaint form is available on the HR website.
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Test your understanding of the Washoe County Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation. This quiz covers the various forms of discrimination, the protected categories, and the enforcement of these policies in the workplace. Gain insight into creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.
