Corporate Policies

Question 1

In accordance with the City of Hamilton Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy
(Policy HR-62-13); any employee who is found to have violated this policy may be disciplined
according to the severity of the actions, up to and including

A. garnishee of wages
B. termination with cause and with severance
C. 1-week suspension
D. termination with cause and without termination pay/severance

Answer 1

D. termination with cause and without termination pay/severance

Question 2

According to the City of Hamilton Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy (Policy
HR-62-13); the misuse of power or position to persistently criticize, condemn or openly humiliate
an individual, in a manner that undermines their ability is called?

A. Coercion
B. Bullying
C. Bragging
D. Strong-arm tactics

Answer 2

B. Bullying

Question 3

According to the City of Hamilton Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy (Policy
HR-62-13); forms of bullying include:

A. Physical behaviour
B. Verbal behaviour
C. non-verbal behaviour
D. All of the above

Answer 3

D. All of the above

Question 4

According to the City of Hamilton Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy (Policy HR62-13); vexatious behaviour is described as “conduct that is inappropriate, unnecessary, andthe
at a reasonable person would consider to be offensive, upsetting, distressing, demeaning or
would make a person uncomfortable.

A. True
B. False

Answer 4

A. True

Question 5

In accordance with the City of Hamilton Procedure for Resolving Harassment & Discrimination
Issues, an employee who has a complaint alleging violation of either the Harassment and
Discrimination Prevention Policy or the Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy is
encouraged to attempt the following before a formal complaint is filed;

A. seek advice from a Union representative (where applicable)
B. seek council from a private lawyer or solicitor
C. discuss the alleged harassment with co-workers
D. lodge a complaint with the Police

Answer 5

A. Seek advice from a Union representative (where applicable)

Question 6

In accordance with the City of Hamilton Procedure for Resolving Harassment & Discrimination
Issues, an employee who has a complaint alleging violation of either the Harassment and
Discrimination Prevention Policy or the Personal (Workplace) Harassment Prevention Policy is
encouraged to talk with as many co-workers as possible about their intent to file a complaint to
gather as much ammunition as possible.

A.True
B. False

Answer 6

B. False

Question 7

In accordance with the City of Hamilton Harassment and Discrimination Policy (HR 61-13), the
most effective element in preventing harassment and discrimination is:

A. Enforcement
B. Training
C. Education
D. Policy review

Answer 7

C. Education

Question 8

In accordance with the City of Hamilton Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy (61-
13), Supervisors must take the following action(s) for providing a workplace that is free of
Harassment and Discrimination:

A. Make all reasonable efforts possible to protect Employees from Harassment and Discrimination
B. Wait to contact the Human Rights Specialist until the Employee comes forward with an allegation
of Harassment or Discrimination
C. Immediately take remedial action against any Employee who violates this policy
D. Both A & B

Answer 8

A. Make all reasonable efforts possible to protect Employees from Harassment and Discrimination

Question 9

Violence in the Workplace (HR-63-13) (1 Question)
1. Under the Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy (Policy HR-63-13), the responsibilities of
a manager or supervisor is:

A. Ensure this Policy and associated procedures are reviewed with all employees annually and
posted in the workplace in conspicuous locations
B. Ensure this policy and associated procedures are reviewed with all employees semi-annually
and posted in the workplace in conspicuous locations
C. Ensure this policy and associated procedures are reviewed with all employees bi-monthly
and posted in the workplace in conspicuous locations
D. Ensure this Policy and associated procedures are reviewed with all employees monthly and
posted in the workplace in conspicuous locations

Answer 9

A. Ensure this policy and associated procedures are reviewed with all employees annually and posted in the workplace in conspicuous locations