Workplace Harassment Complaint Process

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According to the policy, what is the Department committed to maintaining in the work environment?

An environment tolerant of disrespectful behavior

An environment conducive to physical exercises

An environment free from discrimination and retaliation (correct)

An environment with strict hierarchies

How is 'harassment' defined in the departmental standards directive 26.900?

Any conduct causing minor inconvenience to employees

Any form of disagreement between employees

Unintentional verbal or written conduct in the workplace

Intentional conduct affecting terms and conditions of employment based on unlawful discrimination (correct)

What does 'harassment' include, based on the departmental standards directive 26.900?

Professional disagreements during meetings

Derogatory statements and other hostile acts creating an offensive working environment based on unlawful discrimination (correct)

Friendly jokes among colleagues

Constructive feedback during performance evaluations

What is the main focus of the departmental standards directive 26.900?

Preventing workplace harassment and unlawful discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What is considered 'harassment' in the workplace?

Behavior that creates an intimidating or offensive working environment based on unlawful discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a violation of the policy regarding offensive material in the workplace?

Display of sexually obscene, degrading material Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of retaliation according to the policy?

Denial of promotion or job benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as sexual harassment as per the federal guidelines?

Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is considered a prohibited form of discrimination under state and federal employment law?

Creating and speaking epithets and slurs related to race and religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding harassment and discrimination in the workplace?

Counsel all employees regarding types of prohibited behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior may be considered retaliatory according to the policy?

Threats, reprimands, and negative evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of sexual harassment under the policy?

"Threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts based upon gender" Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a form of retaliation under the policy?

"Engaging in proliferating written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility" Signup and view all the answers

"Submission to the conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment" refers to which type of conduct as per the federal guidelines?

"Unwelcome sexual advances" Signup and view all the answers

"Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual" refers to which type of conduct as per the federal guidelines?

"Requests for sexual favors" Signup and view all the answers

According to the workplace directive, what may happen if a supervisor fails to respond to a complaint in a manner consistent with the policy?

The supervisor may receive disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

What is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated according to the workplace directive?

Retaliation against an employee for filing a harassment complaint Signup and view all the answers

Who can an employee file a harassment complaint directly with, according to the workplace directive?

The EEOC or the City’s Human Resources Department Signup and view all the answers

According to the workplace directive, what can an employee do if they disagree with the investigation or disposition of a harassment claim?

File a grievance or appeal in accordance with established Department written directives Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed towards an employee for filing a harassment complaint, as per the workplace directive?

Denigration Signup and view all the answers

According to the workplace directive, what should happen if employees are not able to reconcile their differences?

They should reconcile at the lowest possible level of rank Signup and view all the answers

What action may be taken if an employee files a harassment complaint directly with the EEOC or the City’s Human Resources Department?

Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken Signup and view all the answers

Who may file a grievance or appeal in accordance with established Department written directives?

Both complainants and employees accused of harrassment Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors to prevent harassment?

Ensure that all subordinates and new hires have received a copy of the City’s general complaint policy Signup and view all the answers

What action should employees take if they encounter harassment, retaliation, or unlawful discrimination?

Immediately report the event to a supervisor of the employee's choosing Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if reporting the offending conduct to their supervisor is not practical or possible?

File a complaint with another supervisor, the PSB, or the Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if they receive a complaint of harassment?

Expeditiously deliver the information regarding the incident(s) to the PSB Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the investigation of any complaints of alleged harassment?

The Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors and command staff according to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines?

Take immediate and appropriate action in response to a complaint of any offending conduct covered in this written directive Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they want to file a complaint after hours or during a holiday?

Notify the PSB commander for an immediate response Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to protect the reputation of the subject of a harassment complaint?

Keep information concerning the complaint of harassment confidential Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary action may be taken against supervisors who fail to implement certain actions?

Grounds for discipline against the supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should be informed if a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity?

The Office of State Attorney Signup and view all the answers

Who should be responsible for maintaining harassment complaints in a secure location within the Internal Affairs office?