HPM 10.12

Question 1

For the purposes of participation in the Departments Persons with Disabilities program, as well as entitlement to reasonable accommodation, a person with a ____________ is someone who has a physical or mental impairment which limits one or more of that person’s major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.

Answer 1

disability

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Question 2

A physical or mental impairment does not constitute a _______________ unless it results in a limitation of one or more major life activities.

Answer 2

disability

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Question 3

The Department may not discriminate against a ____________ who is not currently using drugs and has been rehabilitated. Discrimination is illegal when actions are based on a history of drug addiction.

Note: The law allows employers to terminate or refuse to hire a person with a past history of illegal drug use, even if the person no longer uses drugs, and specific occupations, such as law-enforcement, when that organization can show that it’s policy is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Answer 3

drug addict

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Question 4

A person who is an alcoholic is an

“_________________” under the law.

Answer 4

“individual with a disability”

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Question 5

Age discrimination:

Federal = _________

State= _________

Answer 5

Federal= 40-70 years of age

State= over 40

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Question 6

Individuals may file a discrimination complaint with EEOC within ______ calendar days of the last discriminatory incident or with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing within ______ calendar days of the last discriminatory incident.

Answer 6

EEOC= 300 Calendar Days

DFEH= 365 Calendar Days

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Question 7

Departmental internal discrimination complaint process contains two distinct levels:

1. 2.

Answer 7

1. The Informal Level (EEO Counselors)
2. The Formal Level (EEO Investigators)

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Question 8

The complainant has ____________ from the last incident to contact an EEO counselor regarding discrimination-related issues..

Answer 8

11 months

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