Dicrimination Prevention Policy Handbook (DPPH) Flashcards
The LAFD is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with what 2 things?
Respect and professionalism
The department may take what type of action to and including termination when policy violations occur?
Corrective actions
Who is responsible for ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination?
Every member
One of the LAFD core values rates “we always treat others as ___ desire to be treated”?
They
LAFD discrimination policy and personnel practices include what 4 things?
Recruitment, advancements, training, and discipline
Contact who for any questions concerning the LAFD discrimination policy?
Employee relation officer
Treating an individual differently in any employment practice or decision best describes what?
Discrimination
Can a complaint of retaliation be filed and investigated even if the original allegations were unfounded?
Yes
One form of hostile work environment is making negative comments regarding and individuals age when referring to people how many years old and over?
40 years old
Some forms of harassment may create what type of environment in the workplace?
Hostile
What type of environment is a work atmosphere contaminated by a pattern of offensive and unwelcome conduct directed at an individuals protected class status?
Hostile environment
According to the LAFD policy, acts of inappropriate behavior best describes what?
Hazing
The city’s zero tolerance policy can be found in which mayors executive directive?
Executive directive #8
Which LAFD division/section handles complaints of hazing?
PSD
If a non officer disclosed a sexual harassment incident to an officer, can the officer act as a confidant?
No, never
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?
No, but encouraged
If an officer incurs personal liability if found to be engaged in discriminatory behavior, will they be required to provide for their own defense?
Yes, They could be required
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?
States fair employment housing act
Under what LAFD division/section is the EEO coordinator located?
PSD
The department on disability is responsible for developing and monitoring the city’s compliance with what act of 1990?
Americans disability act of 1990
Where is the city’s AIDS coordinator office located?
Department on disability
While acting in the capacity as a fire department member, who can file sexual harassment charges against an LAFD employee?
Anyone (civilian or member)
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?
Quid pro quo
What 2 types of sexual harassment?
Hostile work environment and quid pro quo
If a member chooses not to report sexual harassment using city procedures, they may file with what 2 outside agencies?
State of California department of fair employment and housing and federal equal employment opportunity commission
Which 2 state and federal policies prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities?
ADA act and FEHA act
What year was Americans with disabilities act of 1990 amended?
2009
Any modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice or work environment best describes what?
Reasonable accommodations
Can a member with an NIOD injury or illness be reasonable accommodated?
Whenever possible
Any release or transmission of either individually identifiable health information or protected health information must comply with what 2 applicable regulations?
HIPPA and HITECH
When requesting lactation accommodations, a member shall submit their request to what coordinator?
Reasonable accommodation coordinator
Relative to lactation accommodations, supervisors are required to provide what 2 things?
A near by private space and break time
Investigations into violations of the lactation accommodations policy will be conducted in accordance with what city policy?
City discrimination policy
