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?

If the employee is deemed a significant hazard Signup and view all the answers

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

Three (3) days Signup and view all the answers

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

They can use their accruals with the express prior consent of the Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

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

Making unwelcome sexual advances Signup and view all the answers

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

Report the alleged act to the Human Resources Department immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

Termination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?

To solve personal problems concerning personnel rules and regulations Signup and view all the answers

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

3 working days 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?

Submit the matter in writing to the Head of the Department Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above 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?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

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

The Department Head or City Manager Signup and view all the answers

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

To allow employees to modify their work performance 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?

The Civil Service Appeals Board 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?

3 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?

2 days 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?

10 working days 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?

Grievance and Civil Service Appeals Board Procedures 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?

Three working days Signup and view all the answers

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

To hear appeals from the final disciplinary actions of suspension without pay, demotion, and dismissal, imposed by the City Signup and view all the answers

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

Three working days 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.)?

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To hear relevant testimony and evidence and make a decision based on it Signup and view all the answers

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

The appropriateness of the disciplinary action and the facts upon which it was based 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?