Dicrimination Prevention Policy Handbook (DPPH)

Question 1

The LAFD is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with what 2 things?

Answer 1

Respect and professionalism

Question 2

The department may take what type of action to and including termination when policy violations occur?

Answer 2

Corrective actions

Question 3

Who is responsible for ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination?

Answer 3

Every member

Question 4

One of the LAFD core values rates “we always treat others as ___ desire to be treated”?

Answer 4

They

Question 5

LAFD discrimination policy and personnel practices include what 4 things?

Answer 5

Recruitment, advancements, training, and discipline

Question 6

Contact who for any questions concerning the LAFD discrimination policy?

Answer 6

Employee relation officer

Question 7

Treating an individual differently in any employment practice or decision best describes what?

Answer 7

Discrimination

Question 8

Can a complaint of retaliation be filed and investigated even if the original allegations were unfounded?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

One form of hostile work environment is making negative comments regarding and individuals age when referring to people how many years old and over?

Answer 9

40 years old

Question 10

Some forms of harassment may create what type of environment in the workplace?

Answer 10

Hostile

Question 11

What type of environment is a work atmosphere contaminated by a pattern of offensive and unwelcome conduct directed at an individuals protected class status?

Answer 11

Hostile environment

Question 12

According to the LAFD policy, acts of inappropriate behavior best describes what?

Answer 12

Hazing

Question 13

The city’s zero tolerance policy can be found in which mayors executive directive?

Answer 13

Executive directive #8

Question 14

Which LAFD division/section handles complaints of hazing?

Answer 14

PSD

Question 15

If a non officer disclosed a sexual harassment incident to an officer, can the officer act as a confidant?

Answer 15

No, never

Question 16

If a non supervisory member receives information about alleged discrimination or sexual harassment in confidence from another peer, do they have to disclose the information?

Answer 16

No, but encouraged

Question 17

If an officer incurs personal liability if found to be engaged in discriminatory behavior, will they be required to provide for their own defense?

Answer 17

Yes, They could be required

Question 18

According to California law, non management members may be held personally liable for harassing a co-worker, this law is applicable to sexual harassment and harassment based on discrimination based on what act?

Answer 18

States fair employment housing act

Question 19

Under what LAFD division/section is the EEO coordinator located?

Answer 19

PSD

Question 20

The department on disability is responsible for developing and monitoring the city’s compliance with what act of 1990?

Answer 20

Americans disability act of 1990

Question 21

Where is the city’s AIDS coordinator office located?

Answer 21

Department on disability

Question 22

While acting in the capacity as a fire department member, who can file sexual harassment charges against an LAFD employee?

Answer 22

Anyone (civilian or member)

Question 23

What type of sexual harassment occurs when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct is used to make an employment decision affecting the complainant?

Answer 23

Quid pro quo

Question 24

What 2 types of sexual harassment?

Answer 24

Hostile work environment and quid pro quo

Question 25

If a member chooses not to report sexual harassment using city procedures, they may file with what 2 outside agencies?

Answer 25

State of California department of fair employment and housing and federal equal employment opportunity commission

Question 26

Which 2 state and federal policies prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities?

Answer 26

ADA act and FEHA act

Question 27

What year was Americans with disabilities act of 1990 amended?

Answer 27

2009

Question 28

Any modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice or work environment best describes what?

Answer 28

Reasonable accommodations

Question 29

Can a member with an NIOD injury or illness be reasonable accommodated?

Answer 29

Whenever possible

Question 30

Any release or transmission of either individually identifiable health information or protected health information must comply with what 2 applicable regulations?

Answer 30

HIPPA and HITECH

Question 31

When requesting lactation accommodations, a member shall submit their request to what coordinator?

Answer 31

Reasonable accommodation coordinator

Question 32

Relative to lactation accommodations, supervisors are required to provide what 2 things?

Answer 32

A near by private space and break time

Question 33

Investigations into violations of the lactation accommodations policy will be conducted in accordance with what city policy?

Answer 33

City discrimination policy