Discrimination and Harrassment Flashcards
The policy of the City of North Las Vegas ensures that all employees enjoy a work environment free from all forms of ______.
Discrimination
This refers to the prohibition of discrimination and illegal harassment in the workplace.
This policy applies to which of the following groups?
All City employees, contractors, vendors, and clients
The scope of the policy is inclusive of various stakeholders in the City’s workforce.
The legal standard used to determine inappropriate conduct is whether a ______ person, as a member of a protected class, would find it offensive.
Reasonable
This standard assesses the perception of a reasonable individual in a protected class.
Which of the following is not considered discriminatory harassment?
Giving constructive feedback on job performance
Constructive feedback is a normal part of job performance management and not harassment.
Discriminatory harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that ______ an individual based on their protected characteristics.
Disparages
This highlights actions that demean or belittle individuals based on their characteristics.
Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?
Telling offensive ‘dirty jokes’ in the workplace
Such behavior creates a hostile work environment and is considered harassment.
If an employee experiences harassment but is uncomfortable confronting the harasser, they should:
Immediately report it to their supervisor or Human Resources
Reporting is crucial for addressing the issue appropriately.
The Employee Complaint Form can be found:
On CityNet under Employee Links and Forms
This provides a clear location for employees to access necessary documentation.
Supervisors who fail to act on reported harassment may face:
Disciplinary action, up to and including termination
This underscores the serious responsibility supervisors have in handling harassment claims.
Which of the following is not a form of cyberbullying?
Posting an employee’s public work achievements
Sharing achievements is generally considered positive and not bullying.
Retaliation against employees who report harassment is:
Strictly prohibited
Protecting reporting employees is essential to maintain a safe work environment.
Which of the following is an example of retaliation?
Spreading rumors about an employee who reported harassment
Retaliation undermines the reporting process and can worsen workplace dynamics.
If an investigation finds that harassment occurred, the City may impose:
Disciplinary action up to and including termination
This reflects the seriousness with which harassment claims are treated.
If a complaint is unsubstantiated but misconduct is found, the City may:
Address the issue as appropriate
This allows for corrective actions even if the initial complaint lacks substantiation.
Employees who experience harassment have the right to:
Seek relief through state or federal agencies
Employees have options beyond internal resolutions for addressing harassment.
