G. O 2.06 Prohibition Of Discrimination And Harassment Flashcards
What is discrimination?
An illegal practice, procedure, or treatment of a person, or group of persons based on factors that are prohibited by federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or child birth, military service, immigration status, housing status, occupation, language fluency, or marital status
What is harassment?
A type of discrimination which may occur when an employee is subjected to h welcome conduct that is based on a factor prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Prohibited behavior can be verbal, visual, or physical
What is sexual harassment?
A type of discrimination which occurs when an employee is subjected to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other conduct of a sexual nature when submission to the conduct is a condition of employment, an employee’s reaction to the conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting that employee and/or the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the employee’s work performance or creating an intimidation, hostile or offensive work environment
What is retaliation?
A type of discrimination due to adverse action or treatment taken against an employee for filing a charge of discrimination/harassment, participating in an investigation, formally or informally opposing discriminatory practices; or being related to an employee who filed a charge of discrimination/harassment.
Who is designated to accept complaints of discrimination/harassment?
Commanding officer of any precinct, bureau, or division
Human Resources
Office of IA
Chief of Police executive aide
Employee relations manager
MPO serving as Liasion officer
Retaliation is a form of what?
Employee misconduct
