Harassment and/or Discrimination; Prevention and Complaint Process

Question 1

Discrimination

Answer 1

An act, practice, or pattern of behavior based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation which has an adverse impact on an individual or identifiable group compared to the impact of members of other identifiable groups.

Question 2

Harassment

Answer 2

Any conduct based on an individuals race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

Question 3

Sexual Harassment

Answer 3

The unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that could affect an individual’s employment status, opportunities, or work performance, or could create a hostile work environment.

Question 4

Every supervisor has the responsibility to prevent acts of harassment and/or discrimination, which includes;

Answer 4

• Monitoring the work environment on a daily basis for signs that harassment/ discrimination may be occurring.
• Refraining from participation in, or encouragement of actions that could be perceived as harassment/discrimination (verbal or otherwise)
• Counseling all members on the types of behavior prohibited, and the procedures for reporting and resolving complaints of harassment/discrimination.
• Stopping any observed acts that may be considered harassment, and taking appropriate steps to intervene, whether or not the involved member are within their line of supervision.
• Taking immediate action to limit the work contact between two members where there has been a complaint of harassment, pending investigation.
• Reporting all complaints of harassment and/or discrimination to the EDS, whether witnessed or reported, formally or informally.

Question 5

True or False

Answer 5

It is not a requirement that the reporting member be the intended target of the offensive conduct. (true)

Question 6

Complaints will be accepted from:

Answer 6

Any source, whether in person, by mail, e-mail, or by telephone.

Question 7

Complaint Process- Supervisor will:

Answer 7

Assist any member with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, in documenting and filing the complaint with the EDS.

Question 8

Complaint Process- Complainant will:

Answer 8

• Contact any supervisor, EDS, or the IAB, to seek assistance in filing a complaint of discrimination, harassment (sexual or otherwise) or retaliation.
• Forward a written complaint (e-mail, memo, or SOC) to the EDS director, including all pertinent information relative to the alleged discrimination or harassment within 300 days of the last incident.

Question 9

A complaint has ______ days to file a complaint for discrimination or harassment.

Answer 9

300

Question 10

What are the 14 protected classes when it comes to Harassment/Discrimination?

Answer 10

1) Race
2) Color
3) Religion
4) Sex
5) National Origin
6) Age
7) Genetic Information
8) Disability
9) Workers compensation status
10) Family Medical Leave
11) Military Service
12) Sexual Orientation
13) Gender Identity or expression
14) Political Affiliation (not a federal protected class but is protected by the department)