HR 503- Workplace Harassment

Question 1

Sexual Harassment is defined as?

3

Answer 1

• unwelcome sexual advances
• requests for sexual favors
• Any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

Question 2

Other Prohibited Harassment defined as ? (2)

Answer 2

verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.

Question 3

Each manager and supervisor to whom an act of prohibited harassment has been reported or who becomes aware of acts of prohibited harassment
shall report it to Who?

Answer 3

the Human Resources Director

Question 4

Who is responsible for initiating and completing investigations of complaints under the direction of the Human Resources Director.?

Answer 4

Department heads or designees

Question 5

Who shall direct department heads in the

investigation of complaints and shall maintain a confidential file on all charges of prohibited harassment?

Answer 5

Human Resources Director

Question 6

Who shall keep the complaining and accused employees informed of the status of the investigation?

Answer 6

department head

Question 7

employee who believes he or she has been harassed in violation of the City’s policy and procedure is encouraged to file a complaint as soon as possible after the prohibited harassment, with one or more
of the following City employees:
( 5 )

Answer 7

· Immediate supervisor
· Any manager or supervisor within or outside the department
· Department head
· The Human Resources Director
· The City Manager’s “Hotline”

Question 8

Investigating a complaints of prohibited harassment a represented employees have a right to have who present?

Answer 8

A Union representative

Question 9

The department head shall submit a report of the findings of the investigation to who?

Answer 9

the Human Resources Director

Question 10

Violent behaviors include, but are not limited to what?

5

Answer 10

• Causing physical injury to another person.
• Making threatening remarks on the City of Glendale property
• Intentionally damaging City property
• Intentionally damaging property of another employee
• Possession of a weapon while on City property or while on City business (excluding Police Officers).

Question 11

Any person involved in situations where they fear that physical retaliation may take place, or where someone has made verbal threats of physical violence, should immediately report it to one or more of the following City employees?
(5)

Answer 11

• Immediate supervisor
• Any manager or supervisor within or outside the department
• Department head
• The Human Resources Director
• The City Manager’s “Hotline”