Emplyment Diversity Section Flashcards
What is the policy statement regarding employment diversity?
Employees have the right to work in an environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on various protected classes.
What does EDS stand for and what is its role?
Employment Diversity Section; responsible for planning and maintaining an employment diversity program, receiving complaints, and conducting training.
Define discrimination as per the policy.
An act or pattern of behavior based on individuals or groups of a protected class that negatively affects an individual compared to other groups.
What constitutes harassment?
Unwelcome conduct based on membership in a protected class that unreasonably interferes with work performance or creates a hostile environment.
List the elements of harassment.
- Unwelcome
- Conduct directed at a member of a protected class
- Offensive to the recipient and a reasonable person
- Severe or pervasive conduct
What behaviors may constitute sexual harassment?
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
What is retaliation in the context of this policy?
A negative job action taken against an employee who has engaged in a protected activity related to harassment or discrimination.
What is considered unprofessional conduct?
Comments or actions that are disruptive, disrespectful, offensive, or inappropriate, potentially affecting work performance.
What is the confidentiality policy regarding complaints?
All complaints and investigations handled by EDS will remain strictly confidential.
How can complaints be submitted?
Complaints can be submitted in person, by mail, email, or telephone from any source, not necessarily the target of the conduct.
What is false reporting?
Intentionally false information presented during an investigation may lead to discipline under other policies, excluding good faith reports.
What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding prohibited conduct?
To prevent acts of harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation, monitor the work environment, and report complaints.
What process is followed for religious accommodation requests?
Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, involving notification and formal processes between the requestor and EDS.
What does the EDS director do regarding diversity monitoring?
Provides statistical data for EEO4 reports, responds to requests for diversity statistics, and ensures compliance with federal guidelines.
