HPM 10.12, EEO

Question 1

What are commander’s responsibilities when it comes to reasonable accommodations?

Answer 1

• Process the CHP 163, Reasonable Accommodation request
• Consult EEO
• Maintain appropriate records
• Ensure responses are timely
• Advise employee of appeal rights

5-5

Question 2

What are managers and supervisors responsibilities related to reasonable accommodations?

Answer 2

• Gather applicable documents
• Communicate with employees
• Maintain records
• Confidentiality
• Ensure requests are in writing

5-6

Question 3

How long is a request for reasonable accommodation maintained in an employee’s medical file at Area?

Answer 3

Two years

5-24

Question 4

CHP’s internal complaint process for allegation of discrimination or retaliation in departmental employment practices pertains to complaints based on the basis of…? (protected groups)

Answer 4

Race
color
religion
national origin
ancestry
age
sex (harassment and gender identity)
disability
political affiliation
marital status
sexual orientation
medical condition

6-3

Question 5

What are the designated state agency for filing discrimination complaints?

Answer 5

Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

6-4

Question 6

What are the designated federal agency for filing discrimination complaints?

Answer 6

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Department of Labor

6-4

Question 7

What are commander’s responsibilities in the complaint process?

Answer 7

• Post names and #’s of EEO counselors at each work location
• Provide support to EEO counselors and attempt informal resolution if EEO counselor cant resolve
• Ensure private location for complaint discussion
• Attempt resolve fairly and expeditiously
• Caution all parties related to retaliation

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