Discrimation Prevention Policy Handbook

Question 1

who reserves the right to amend, supplement or rescind any provision of the DPPH handbook?

Answer 1

The board of fire commissioners

Question 2

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true of false

Discrimination laws do not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not extremely serious

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true or false

Hazing is acceptable if there is no malicious intent and the involved parties are willing participants in the activities.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true or false

Discrimination laws do no prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not extremely serious.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true or false

Only Supervisors are responsible for taking measures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the handbook to prevent, stop and discourage hazing in the workplace.

Answer 5

False

Supervisors AND all members are responsible

Question 6

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - the following is a definition of what?

Activities are defined as any action taken or situation created in the workplace, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to another member.

Answer 6

This is the definition of HAZING

Question 7

Discrimination prevention policy handbook

Officers, managers and supervisors may creat liability to the department and and who else for acts of discrimination ?

Answer 7

Themselves

Question 8

Discrimination prevention policy handbook

Most agencies allow up to a _____ filing period from the date of the most recent alleged harassment.

Answer 8

1 year

Question 9

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true or false

A supervisory member who receives information about alleged discrimination is required to report it even if acting as a confidante.

Answer 9

True - they are bound by their responsibilities to report it

Question 10

Discrimination prevention policy handbook - true or false

There are 2 types of sexual harassment, what are they?

Answer 10

Quid pro quo - occurs when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct is used to make an employment decision

Hostile work environment - unwelcome sexual conduct

Question 11

Discrimination prevention policy handbook

Short term impairment is one that is expected to last less than _______

Answer 11

Less than 6 months

Question 12

Discrimination prevention policy handbook

A maximum duration of a light duty assignment is how long?

Answer 12

6 months - but can be extended