City Policy

Question 1

Harassment includes?

Answer 1

Verbal
Physical
Visual or written
Environmental

Question 2

Reporting harassment:

Answer 2

If individual feels comfortable doing so, he or she should inform the offending party what behavior is offensive and to stop. If not stopped the individual should report to his immediate supervisor.
Verbal or written. If it doesn’t stop…follow chain of command or HR.

Question 3

In the event the employee is unable to resolve the harassment issue internally, the employee may also contact?

Answer 3

DFEH- California Department of Fair Employment and Housing

EEOC - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Question 4

Management responsibilities of reported harassment?

Answer 4

Any supervisory or managerial employee who receives information regarding discrimination or harassment must report that to HR or City Managers immediately.

Question 5

Chain of command contacts for assault or threats of violence in work place.

Answer 5

1. Immediate supervisor (Captain)
2. Department Head (Fire chief)
3. Agency Head
4. HR
5. Police