Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook

Question 1

What are the 5 parts of the DPPH?

Answer 1

1. LAFD discrimination prevention policy and complaint procedures
2. LAFD sexual harassment prevention and complaint procedure
3. LAFD disability and reasonable accommodation policy and accommodation request procedure
4. LAFD lactation accommodation policy
5. Appendixes

Question 2

treating an individual differently in any employment practice or decision which intentionally or unintentionally results in unequal treatment on the basis of the individual’s membership in a protected class is what?

Answer 2

Discrimination

Question 3

generally defined as unsolicited and/or unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed to an individual based on membership in a protected class?

Answer 3

Harassment

Question 4

a work atmosphere contaminated by a pattern of offensive and unwelcome conduct directed at an individual’s protected class status is what?

Answer 4

Hostile environment

Question 5

an adverse employment action taken as a result of a member participating in a protected activity, including “whistleblowing” is what?

Answer 5

Retaliation

Question 6

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 is what?

Answer 6

Hazing

Question 7

unsolicited, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a person of the same or of the opposite sex is what?

Answer 7

Sexual harassment

Question 8

How many types of sexual harassment are there and what are they?

Answer 8

2

“Quid pro quo” and “hostile work environment “

Question 9

If a member believes he or she has been sexually harassed, the member may file a complaint onto the Fire Department’s Complaint Tracking System or with any of the agencies or officers listed in this manual. It is the member’s responsibility to contact the agency to determine its filing requirements. However, most allow up to a __________ filing period from the date of the alleged harassment.

Answer 9

One year

Question 10

Is a “confidante” required to report the alleged harassment if “victim” confides in them?

Answer 10

No. He or she should support and encourage the member to address his or her concerns through the various resources available, but a “confidante” is not required to report the alleged harassment.

Question 11

What 5 resources/ persons can an individual file a sexual harassment complaint to within the fire department?

Answer 11

1. CTS, enter a CTS themselves
2. Immediate supervisor
3. Fire chief and Fire commission
4. Any chief officer
5. EEO coordinator

Question 12

If a member does not feel comfortable filing a complaint with department or city resources, what 2 outside agencies are available to them?

Answer 12

State of CA department of fair employment and housing

Federal equal employment opportunity commission

Question 13

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation Forms should be on a Fire Department F-____ and sent via Interdepartmental Mail marked “Confidential”.

Answer 13

F-223

Question 14

Light duty restrictions are usually anticipated for a duration of less than ___ months, at which time the member will be able to return to full duty.

Answer 14

6 months