Bulletin 26: EEO part 1 Flashcards
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The head of each District Government Department shall be required to take what form of action to assure equal opportunity ?
Affirmative
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Who shall recommend changes in policy designed to eliminate discriminatory practices?
EEO Director
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T/F The head of each district agency shall be required to take affirmative action within that department to assure equal opportunity in every aspect of employment
TRUE
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Who shall investigate complaints of alleged discrimination in personnel matters from employees who contend they have been discriminated against?
EEO Director
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How many days does an employee of the District Government have to consult an EEO Counselor?
180
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Each District agency shall make reasonable accomodation for employees who observe the sabbath on a day other than Sunday when?
When that accomodation can be made without undue disruption to the buisness of the agency.
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How long does the EEO Counselor have to conduct a final interview with the complainant?
21 calendar days
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If the matter has not been resloved by the EEO Counselor at the final interview how many calendar days does that individual have to file a formal complaint with the Director EEO?
15
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After how many days will complaints be deemed untimely and dismissed?
15
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If a final interview is not conducted the complainant may file a formal complaint to the director, EEO within how many days after the date on which the matter was brought to the attention of the EEO Counselor?
60
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The EEO Director has how many days to serve the respondent a copy of an amendment?
5 work days
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What office investigates complaints?
Office of Human Rights
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The investigator assigned to a case is authorized to________and require that the statement of a witness shall be under oath or affirmation without a____________
administer oaths; pledge of confidence
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To whom must the Director,EEO furnish copies of the investigative file?
the complainant, complainant’s representative, appropriate agency EEO Officer/agency head
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Who bears the cost of reproduction of the investigative file?
The department or agency in which the complaint arose
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To whom must the investigator submit his findings to?
the Director, EEO
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What must be the investigator’s statement consist of?
proposed findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations
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Under what statute do the Director, EEO and hearing officer obtain their powers?
Act of July 1, 1902 and Section 3 of D.C. Law 3-109
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_______The Director, EEO may review the investigative file
At any time
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Every effort shall be made to adjust a complaint________
Informally
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The terms of the adjusment shall be________and made part of__________
reduced to writing; the complaint file
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A copy of the terms of adjustment shall be given to whom?
agency EEO Officer and the complainant/complainant’s representative
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The Director, EEO may, after investigative efforts determine whether__________exists
reasonable cause
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Reasobale cause shall be based on and limited to_________
evidence obtained by the office
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How many days does the respondent agency have to notify the Director, EEo of its decision to enter into conciliation?
15 calender days
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Who can made a summary determination is no adjustment is agreed upon?
Director, EEO
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To whom may the Director, EEO issue an order to in making a summary determination?
the department head
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Appropriate remedial actions consist of______?
hiring, reinstatement, recession of adverse action, awayr of compensatory credits
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The Director, EEO may dismiss a complaint for lack of ________?
reasonable cause
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Within how many days must a party request reconsideration or reopening of the case?
15 days
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Complainants have the right to a _______ __________ before an ______ ________ ________
formal hearing; independent hearing exainer
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How must the Director, EEO inform parties of a hearing?
in writing
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Hearings shall be held by a ___________ _________ _______
qualified hearing examiner
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Who is to notify parties that a hearing is to be held?
Director, EEO
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Who selects the hearing examiner?
Director, EEO
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Who is allowed to issue subpoenas for a hearing?
Hearing Examiner
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During a hearing, who determines the admissibility of evidence and testimony?
Hearing Examiner
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Who determines whether a hearing will be open to the public?
Hearing Examiner
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What must the Hearing Examiner do befpre scheduling a hearing?
Review the complaint file
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Who schedules the hearing?
Hearing Examiner
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Who provides the space and services necessary for the hearing?
Director, EEO
