Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies Quiz

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Which policy outlines guidelines for the use of social media by employees?

  • Temporary Staffing Agency Policy
  • Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
  • Emergency Compensation Policy
  • Social Media Use Policy (correct)

Which policy prohibits smoking in city vehicles and enforces a smoke-free workplace?

  • COVID-19 (Facial Covering) Policy
  • Workers’ Compensation Primary Care Policy
  • Substance Abuse Policy
  • No Smoking Policy (correct)

Which policy provides guidelines for the use of cellular telephone stipend conversion?

  • Background Check Policy
  • Displaying Printed Materials Policy
  • Cellular Telephone Stipend Conversion Policy (correct)
  • Naming Policy for City Facilities

Under what circumstances can an employee be suspended with pay without prior notice?

<p>If the employee is deemed a significant hazard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can a Department Head suspend an employee without pay as a disciplinary action?

<p>Three (3) days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can an employee who is suspended without pay use their accruals without prior consent?

<p>They can use their accruals with the express prior consent of the Human Resources Director (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment according to the policies of this City?

<p>Making unwelcome sexual advances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they believe they have been sexually harassed at work?

<p>Report the alleged act to the Human Resources Department immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of sexually harassing another employee according to the policies of this City?

<p>Termination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?

<p>To solve personal problems concerning personnel rules and regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for an employee to discuss a grievance orally with their immediate supervisor?

<p>3 working days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step an employee can take if the matter has not been settled by the immediate supervisor?

<p>Submit the matter in writing to the Head of the Department (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may the time limits of the grievance procedure be extended by management?

<p>All of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of a probationary period for disciplinary purposes, except for violations of the City's Substance Abuse Policy?

<p>6 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to demote an employee to a lower classification as a disciplinary action?

<p>The Department Head or City Manager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a probationary period as a disciplinary measure?

<p>To allow employees to modify their work performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can an employee appeal to in order to challenge a suspension, unless an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provides otherwise?

<p>The Civil Service Appeals Board (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many working days does an employee have to request a review of the written statement of reason(s) for their dismissal?

<p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employee intends to be represented by legal counsel at the pre-termination meeting, how many days prior to the meeting must the employee provide written notice to the City Manager?

<p>2 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within how many working days after the pre-termination meeting must the City Manager render a decision in writing to the employee?

<p>10 working days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provides otherwise, which procedure shall prevail as to those employees governed by the CBA?

<p>Grievance and Civil Service Appeals Board Procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the grievance procedure, how long does an employee have to appeal a decision given in any step to the next higher step?

<p>Three working days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Civil Service Appeals Board (C.S.A.B.)?

<p>To hear appeals from the final disciplinary actions of suspension without pay, demotion, and dismissal, imposed by the City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the management to respond to a grievance under the grievance procedure?

<p>Three working days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can an employee be represented by legal counsel during a hearing by the Civil Service Appeals Board (C.S.A.B.)?

<p>Yes, the employee can be represented by legal counsel but must provide written notice to the Board at least two (2) days prior to the hearing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Civil Service Appeals Board in disciplinary actions?

<p>To hear relevant testimony and evidence and make a decision based on it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of matters addressed at the hearing before the Civil Service Appeals Board?

<p>The appropriateness of the disciplinary action and the facts upon which it was based (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What remedies are available to an employee if the Civil Service Appeals Board determines that a demotion was not in accord with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy on sexual harassment?

<p>The City endorses the guidelines on sex discrimination issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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