Rules & Regs, DPPH Flashcards
<p>Book 3 - Who is the head of the Fire Department?</p>
<ul> <li>The Board of Fire Commissioners</li></ul>
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<p>It has power to supervise, control, regulate and manage the Department and to make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations. Such powers are subject to the provisions of the Charter and to such ordinances of the City not in conflict with the grants of power made to each department of the City government elsewhere in the Charter.</p>
<p>Book 3 -Prior to engaging in outside employment or activity for compensation, members shall certify as to the nature of such involvement and receive written approval of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_or that person’s designated representative.</p>
<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Station and Company Commandersshall permit members to go off duty only in accordance with Department policy unless other arrangements have been authorized by their \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Commanding Officers</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -Members are encouraged to report violations of discrimination and sexual harassment to....</p>
<ol> <li>Immediate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</li> <li>F-225 to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</li> <li>Any \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</li> <li>City's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</li> <li>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Department</li></ol>
<ul> <li>Immediate Supervisor</li> <li>F-225 to Fire Chief and Fire Commission</li> <li>Any Chief Officer</li> <li>City's Civil Service Commission</li> <li>Personnel Department</li></ul>
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<p>You can also report to any federal or state agency established to process such complaints. All members are assured that he or she may make such reports without fear of retaliation by the City, Department, Management, or his or her immediate supervisor.</p>
<p>Book 3 -Breaches of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary system and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Guidelines</li></ul>
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<p>Enforcement and implementation of the disciplinary process addresses personal and professional accountability and the reinforcement of ethical behavior. It is expected that in the course of their work every employee exercise self-discipline deserving of the respect and admirationof the citizens we serve and our fellow members. Should there be any question or need for additional information you are urged to direct your inquiry to the Professional Standards Division.</p>
<p>Book 3 -Direct any inquiry into Breaches of the Code of Conduct to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Professional Standards Division</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -Apparatus operators shall have a general knowledge of their \_\_\_\_\_\_ alarm districts.</p>
<ul> <li>Greater alarm</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - No visitors are allowed in quarters after \_\_\_\_\_hours.</p>
<ul> <li>2300 hours</li></ul>
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<p>Children are permitted in quarters only when accompanied by adults.</p>
<p>Book 3 - A "Company Fire Prevention District" is the area in which a company has specific responsibilities for the fire prevention inspection of assigned occupancies under supervision of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Battalion Commander</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Fire Boat operators shall operate Fire Boats in accordance with the Regulations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_and the Los Angeles \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, where applicable, and with all regulations, practices and procedures of the Department.</p>
<ul> <li>US Coast Guard</li> <li>Los Angeles Harbor Tariff</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -When two or more members subordinate in rank to Captain find themselves in a position which requires initiative action, accept the command of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_member, who shall assume such command until relieved by an officer or acting officer.</p>
<ul> <li>Senior member</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -An act performed of unusual character during emergency or non-emergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition entitles a member to consideration for this commendation. What is this definition?</p>
<ul> <li>Letter of Special Commendation</li></ul>
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<p>Qualifying members shall receive a Letter of Special Commendation from the Fire Chief, which may or may not be based on findings by a Board of Honorary Awards.</p>
<p>Book 3 -The privilege of exchange of time or adjustment of platoon schedules between members may be granted by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -A member receiving the Award of Merit shall also receive a \_\_\_\_\_\_ of Merit.</p>
<ul> <li>Certificate of Merit</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - When in command of an assembled formation, who shall members tender a hand salute to?</p>
<ol> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li></ol>
<ul> <li>Mayor</li> <li>Members of the Board</li> <li>Chief Officers in uniform</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -No member shall circulate any questionnaire, poll, petition, letter, or other document relating to any Department policy, for signature by any member while on duty, unless the circulation of such questionnaire, poll, petition, letter, or other document has received the prior written approval of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Battalion or Section Commanders shall conduct training conferences of all their immediate subordinates at least once a \_\_\_\_\_\_and at other times when necessary.</p>
<ul> <li>Once a month</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Smoking cigarettes is prohibited, but the IC may make exceptions when an emergency no longer exists. Does this extend to smoking on Department apparatus?</p>
<ul> <li>No</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Who approves Chaplains for the Department?</p>
<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>
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<p>Designation of an individual as a Chaplain of the Fire Department may be rescinded at any time by the Board at its discretion.</p>
<p>Book 3 -Subject to the authority of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, members may transact private business in quarters with a representative of a commercial establishment, provided it does not interfere with departmental activities.</p>
<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 -All Officers will require subordinates to comply with all orders, regulations, practices and procedures of the Department, and applicable \_\_\_\_\_\_,\_\_\_\_\_\_ laws or City ordinances.</p>
<ul> <li>Department</li> <li>Federal</li> <li>State</li> <li>City</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - The Fire Chief is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_of the Fire Department, and shall have control of all its activities, including fire extinguishment, fire protection and fire prevention.</p>
<ul> <li>Chief Administrative Officer</li></ul>
<p>Book 3 - Who establishes the Rules and Regulations?</p>
<ul> <li>The Board of Fire Commissioners</li></ul>
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<p>The Board of Fire Commissioners establishes the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department as set forth in Section 506 of the Los Angeles City Charter.</p>
<p>Book 3 -Labor, management and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_groups have agreed that the Rules and Regulations serve as the LAFD’s Code of Conduct.</p>
<ul> <li>Labor</li> <li>Management</li> <li>Employee resource groups</li></ul>
Book 3 - The Manual Of Operation is an administrative directive by _________ establishing the practices and procedures of the Department.
- The Fire Chief
Book 3 - You must notify your commanding officers within ____ hour(s) of any change of residential address or telephone number.
- 24 hours
Book 3 - A member is entitled to consideration for this award by performing an act of conspicuous heroism and/or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the calculated personal risk demands of the fire service. What award is this?
- Medal of Valor
A member receiving the Medal of Valor shall also receive a Certificate of Valor, A Medal of Valor Pin, a Resolution of Valor, and have their name inscribed on the Roll of Merit.
Book 3 - Every rule, regulation, general order, direction or any provision herein contained or otherwise issued or made, is subject to repeal, or modification, from time to time whenever in the judgment of the ___________ it is deemed in the best interest of the Fire Department.
- The Board of Fire Comissioners
The power to rescind, alter or amend these Rules and Regulations is vested by the Charter solely in the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Book 3 - The "Oath of Office" states....I will obey the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Los Angeles, familiarize myself with and be obedient to the Rules and Regulations and orders of the Los Angeles Fire Department, and faithfully serve the City of Los Angeles in the discharge of my duties as a firefighter to the best of my knowledge and ability, __________.
- So help me God
Book 3 - No member shall be required to participate in house dues or such arrangements, but no member shall be excluded from payment of such dues or enjoyment of the benefits there from where as many as ______ of the members of any house or company are participants.
- Half
Book 3 - When relieved from duty under charges, the member so relieved shall promptly surrender all Department property to ________, who will retain such property pending disposition.
- Thier Commanding Officer
Book 3 - Task Force, Company, or Unit Commanders shall, when in charge of companies, shall assemble their commands for roll call at _____ hours, and at such other times, as they may deem necessary, at the specific location designated by their Commanding Officer.
- 0800 hours
Book 3 - Who shall decide any questions of doubt on the part of their subordinates relative to the interpretation of regulations or orders, and in sudden emergencies prescribe the immediate action to be taken?
- All Officers
Book 3 - Division Commanders shall conduct training conferences of all Battalion Commanders in their Divisions on their platoons at least once a ______ and at other times when indicated.
- Once a month
Book 3 - The ______ Code shall govern Departmental flag etiquette.
- Flag Code
The Flag Code adopted by the National Flag Conference, Washington D.C. where applicable, shall govern Departmental flag etiquette. The United States flag and the California State flag shall be displayed from Department buildings in the manner prescribed by the Chief in conformance with the law.
Book 3 - In accordance with Department policies, all members shall be assigned for service based on ______ and job-related ______ for particular duties.
- Merit and job-related qualifications
Discrimination is strictly unlawful under Federal, State, and City statutes. In addition, the Department has a policy of a discrimination free workplace and zero tolerance for sexual harassment. No member shall discriminate against any other member based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed/religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer), AIDS (afflicted or perceived), and/or retaliation from having filed, or served as a witness in a discrimination complaint.
Book 3 - It is the responsibility of each individual to observe the _____ and _____ of the Rules and Regulations in the performance of their duties and to remain obedient to the code of conduct on and off duty.
- Letter and spirit
Book 3 - Members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstance: which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Fire Department, are entitled to consideration for this award. What award is this?
- Award of Merit
A member receiving the Award of Merit shall also receive a Certificate of Merit.
Book 3 - All Officers shall choose members for relief positions on the basis of work-related _______ and _______.
- Qualification and experience
When a Civil Service list for the position exists, those members on the Civil Service list who will probably be appointed, shall be considered for relief positions for additional training, provided they have the necessary qualifications and experience.
Book 3 - Members shall maintain in the _______ Department of the City of Los Angeles complete and accurate information sufficient to establish clearly the legal status of their dependents in the event of the member’s disability or death.
- Pension Department
Book 3 - Task Force, Company, or Unit Commanders shall train and instruct members of their commands by ______ training sessions to determine that the efficiency and coordination of their commands are maintained at a high standard.
- Daily
Book 3 - Members shall neither solicit nor receive any monetary contribution from any other member, while on duty, without the purpose of such solicitation or contribution being first approved in writing by _________.
- The Board
This rule shall not apply to collections, payments or contributions which a member has authorized pursuant to any existing law; nor to house dues, mess funds, flowers, retirement gifts; or items of a similar nature.
Book 3 - All members shall show proper respect and ______ to officers, and acting officers.
- Respect and courtesy
Book 3 - The services of any notice, order, or process required by reason of disciplinary action shall be made either by ______ the member a copy thereof personally of by forwarding such copy by _______ to his or her last known address of Department record.
- Handing the member a copy
- Registered mail
Book 3 - A member receiving the Medal of Valor shall also receive a ______ of Valor, A Medal of Valor Pin, a ______ of Valor, and have their name inscribed on the Roll of Merit.
- Certificate of Valor
- Medal of Valor Pin
- Resolution of Valor
- Names inscribed on the Roll of Merit
Book 3 - You shall notify your supervisor immediately and _______ in writing, if you have knowledge that you have been named as a suspect or principle in a written crime report or complaint filed with any law enforcement agency.
- Operations
Book 3 - The Board of Fire Commissioners may confer awards on their own motion or upon recommendation of the Fire Chief which may be based on findings by a Board of _______.
- Board of Honorary Awards
Posthumous awards to relatives of deceased members shall be made at times and places designated by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Book 3 - It is expected that every employee exercise self-discipline deserving of the respect and admiration of the citizens we serve and our fellow members. Should there be any question or need for additional information you are urged to direct your inquiry to the ________ Division.
- Professional Standards Division
Book 3 - Wo can only make additions, deletions, or interpretations of the Rules and Regulations?
- The Board of Fire Commissioners
Book 3 - A Special Order is a directive issued by _________ for the administration of Department affairs.
- The Fire Chief
It shall be effective until cancelled or included in the Manual of Operation.
Book 3 - Members shall promptly report any violation of the policies, Rules and Regulations, practices and procedures of the Department to their immediate supervisor. Allegations shall generally be forwarded within ____ hour(s) after occurrence of the alleged violation.
- 24 hours
If this cannot be accomplished due to operational exigency or other circumstances, the allegations shall be forwarded as soon as possible following resolution of those circumstances, with an explanation for the delay.
Book 3 - Members are encouraged to report violations of discrimination and sexual harassment to any ______ or ______.
- Officer or supervisor
Book 3 - Who can relieve a member under his or her command from duty, when in his or her judgment, an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action?
- Any Chief Officer
Book 3 - In the absence of the Chief, who assumes control of the Department, and performs the duties and exercises the powers incidental to the office of the Chief?
- Bureau Commanders
Book 3 - The "Oath of Office" states....I do solemnly swear that I will support this _______ of the United States of America and that of the State of California.
- Constitution
Book 3 - Apparatus operators shall acquaint themselves with the _______, physical conditions, street names, numbers, locations, and other matters affecting response in their first-alarm districts.
- Topography
- Physical conditions
- Street names
- Numbers
- Locations
Apparatus operators shall have a general knowledge of their greater alarm districts.
Book 3 - The legal validity of any part of the Rules and Regulations may be determined by formal opinion of the ________ upon request of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
- City Attorney
Book 3 - Failure to report for duty or to place of assignment at the time specified will be considered cause for disciplinary action. An unexcused absence of over ____ minute(s) duration will be considered absence without leave (AWOL).
- 120 minutes
Tardiness shall be reported immediately.
Book 3 - The Station Commander shall cause station watches and other watch duty to be maintained in the manner prescribed by _______.
- The Chief
DPPH - Any member may independently report incidents of discrimination and harassment they have personally experienced or witnessed by entering a complaint onto the Fire Department's ______.
- Complaint Tracking System
DPPH - ______ is an adverse employment action taken as a result of a member participating in a protected activity, including "whistleblowing".
- Retaliation
The Department prohibits retaliation against anyone for reporting discriminatory activity or harassment, assisting in making a discrimination complaint, or cooperating in an investigation.
DPPH - Can a complaint of retaliation be filed and investigated even if the original allegations were unfounded?
- Yes
DPPH - When filing a complaint, can complete confidentiality be guaranteed?
- No
The confidentiality concerns of individuals will be handled as sensitively as possible, and information shall not unnecessarily be disclosed to others. Members should be aware that the Fire Department is required in certain circumstances to take preventive or corrective actions that may be inconsistent with an individual's desire that a report of certain behavior be kept completely confidential. In the event of an administrative or other legal proceeding, all investigative materials may legally be required to be disclosed to others involved in such proceedings.
DPPH - The Department on ______ houses the City's AIDS Coordinator's Office.
- Department on Disability (DOD)
DPPH - The Fire Department is required to comply with all applicable privacy issues contained within HIPAA and _____.
- HIPAA
- HITECH
DPPH - Every ______ in the Department is responsible for ensuring that the workplace is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and is expected to avoid any behavior or conduct that could be interpreted as such.
- Member
The Fire Department will strictly enforce this policy because all forms of discrimination based on any of the protected classes are illegal, unprofessional and disrespectful.
DPPH - For more information on the City's zero-tolerance policy on hazing, members can refer to Executive Directive ____.
- Executive Directive 8
DPPH - A maximum duration of a light duty assignment is ____ month(s), however the Department may review a member's prognosis for return to duty in the event the time frame would be exceeded.
- 6 months
DPPH - The Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator will make a written recommendation to the member's immediate ______ or ______ regarding the decision to accommodate a member's permanent medical restrictions that occurred as a result of a non-duty related injury.
- Immediate Supervisor
- Commanding Officer
DPPH - ______ activities are defined as any action taken or situation created in the workplace, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to another member.
- Hazing activities
Hazing includes but is not limited to any form of rite of passage, horseplay, or initiation that involves: engaging in illegal, harmful, demeaning or dangerous acts that are not consistent with City policy and the performance of job-related activities.
DPPH - The Americans with Disabilities Act of _____ (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in hiring and in terms and conditions of employment.
- 1990
The Fire Department makes reasonable accommodations to enable qualified employees/applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and enjoy the same benefits and privileges equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.
DPPH - On January 1, 20___, the Federal ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) took effect, which greatly expanded the meaning and interpretation of "disability" under the ADA.
- January 1, 2009
The revised definition more broadly encompasses impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
DPPH - The Fire Department is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with _____ and _____.
- Respect and professionalism
DPPH - If a non-supervisory member receives information about alleged discrimination or sexual harassment in confidence from another peer-level member, is the member required to disclose the information?
- No, but encouraged
DPPH - Supervisors shall immediately report and record onto the Fire Department's _______ any incidents of discrimination or harassment.
- Complaint Tracking System (CTS)
DPPH - A hostile work environment includes negative comments regarding an individual's age when referring to people ____ and over.
- 40 and over
DPPH - The Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator is assigned to the Fire Department's _______ Section.
- Personnel Services Section
DPPH - Regarding the lactation accommodations, supervisors are required to provide appropriate _______ and ______.
- Nearby space
- Break time
Questions regarding timekeeping issues associated with this policy shall be directed to the Employee Relations Officer at (213) 978-3850.
Contact the Fire Department's EEO Coordinator at (213) 978-2016 or the Fire Department's Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at (213) 978-3763 for advice and assistance if they are unable to locate appropriate space to meet a member's request.
DPPH - Questions regarding the Discrimination Policy Handbook's contents or the Department's complaint or investigative procedures can be referred to the Professional Standards Division's _____ Unit at 213-978-2016.
- EEO Unit
Members are reminded that they shall refrain from referring to the Handbook as Book 90 and shall discard any existing Book 90 contents and replace them with this updated version of the Handbook. Updated versions of this Handbook can also be found on the Information Portal.
DPPH - There are two types of sexual harassment....
- "Quid pro quo"
- "Hostile work environment"
DPPH - If a member is injured while off-duty, a request for an assignment to a temporary light duty position will be at the discretion of the ______ Operations Commander with the approval of the Fire Chief.
- Administrative Operations Commander
DPPH - Requests for Reasonable Accommodation Forms should be on a Fire Department F-____ and sent via Interdepartmental Mail marked "Confidential".
- F-223
DPPH - The Fire Department (Department) maintains a ______ tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
- Zero tolerance
DPPH - Where is the Fire Department's EEO Coordinator located?
- Professional Standards Division (PSD)
A member may contact the EEO Coordinator at (213) 978-2016, and give verbal or written notification if he or she is alleging sexual harassment or needs clarification on sexual harassment issues. The EEO Coordinator coordinates investigations into complaints of sexual harassment, provides guidance to members and supervisors on incidents of potential sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination, and answers questions about the investigative process and City policies and complaint procedures.
DPPH - In October 20___, the City of Los Angeles established the Lactation Accommodation Policy.
- October 2011
This policy promotes a work environment that is supportive of breastfeeding members who wish to continue nursing their children when they return to work. This policy complies with the California State Labor Code (Sections 1030-1033) and Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DPPH - Who makes recommendations to the Fire Chief if disciplinary action is necessary?
- Professional Standards Division (PSD)
DPPH - The Department may take ______ actions up to and including termination when discrimination policy violations occur.
- Corrective actions
DPPH - Officers, Managers and Supervisors may incur ______ if found to be engaged in discriminatory behavior and could be required to provide for the cost of their own defense.
- Personal liability
DPPH - The Office of Discrimination _______ (ODCR) investigates discrimination complaints filed with the Civil Service Commission.
- Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution (ODCR)
DPPH - Complaints of hazing will be promptly investigated by the _______.
- Professional Standards Division (PSD)
If hazing is substantiated, members who engage in such acts, and supervisors who knowingly fail to act to prohibit or prevent them, will receive disciplinary sanction, up to and including termination in accordance with applicable departmental penalty guidelines or Personnel Department disciplinary standards.
DPPH - Members will note that several areas of the Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook, including the Supervisory Guides, have been significantly updated and that there are now ____ part(s) to the Handbook.
- 5 parts
- LAFD Discrimination Prevention Policy and Complaint Procedures
- LAFD Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Complaint Procedures
- LAFD Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Accommodation Request Procedures
- LAFD Lactation Accommodation Policy
- Appendixes
DPPH - According to California law, non-management members may be held personally liable for harassing a co-worker. This law is applicable not only to sexual harassment, but to any form of harassment based on discrimination covered by the State's Fair ______ and ______ Act.
- State's Fair Employment and Housing Act
DPPH - The Fire Department (Department) is committed to providing all of its members with a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and ______.
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
- Hazing
DPPH - A hostile environment is a work atmosphere contaminated by a _____ of offensive and unwelcome conduct directed at an individual's protected class status.
- Pattern
DPPH -A "_______" is any modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice, or the work environment that makes it possible for a qualified individual with a disability to experience equal employment opportunity.
- "Reasonable accommodation"
DPPH - _____ is not an acceptable defense for inaction of an Officer, Manager or Supervisor if, through reasonable care and workplace monitoring, they should have been aware of the conduct.
- Ignorance
Officers, Managers and Supervisors may also be responsible for sexual harassment by non-members where the Officer, Manager, or Supervisor knew or should have known of the conduct, and failed to take timely and appropriate corrective action. In reviewing these cases, the extent of the Officer, Manager and Supervisor's control, and any other legal responsibility, which they may have with respect to the conduct of such non members, will be taken into consideration.
DPPH - Complaints of hazing will be promptly investigated by the ______.
- Professional Standards Division (PSD)
If hazing is substantiated, members who engage in such acts, and supervisors who knowingly fail to act to prohibit or prevent them, will receive disciplinary sanction, up to and including termination in accordance with applicable departmental penalty guidelines or Personnel Department disciplinary standards.
DPPH - "_______" are the basic duties or tasks of the job.
- "Essential functions"
If the essential functions or basic duties of a position were deleted or modified, it would cause the job to be re classified. The employer is not required to remove the essential functions of a job nor create a job to accommodate an employee.
DPPH - The ______ reserves the right to amend, supplement, or rescind any provisions of the Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook, as it deems necessary.
- The Board of Fire Commissioners
As revisions are made, updates will be distributed through the Department's routine distribution methods.
DPPH - "_______" is an action requiring significant difficulty or expense in relation to the size of the employer, resources available and the nature of the operation.
- "Undue hardship"
When considering whether or not there is an undue hardship, it must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Undue hardship is not necessarily limited to financial cost; it can mean actions that unreasonably disrupt the workplace or fundamentally alter the operation of the business.
DPPH - Complaints under the City's Discrimination Complaint Procedure must be filed within _____ of the most recent alleged act of discrimination.
- 1 year
DPPH - "_______" are defined as including walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.
- "Major life activities"
Under this definition, working is considered a "major life activity". However, the impairment need not necessarily affect one's ability to work if it can be established that another major life activity is substantially limited.
DPPH - It is the policy of this Department to provide equal employment opportunities to all members and applicants on the basis of ______ and to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.
- Merit
In line with this policy, one of our core values states that "we always treat others as they desire to be treated". Thus, every Department uniformed and civilian member are to treat one another in ways that mirror the respect we expect for ourselves. Discrimination and harassment have an impact on our ability to carry out our LAFD Vision Statement by negatively effecting our reputation.
DPPH - _______ is treating an individual differently in any employment practice or decision which intentionally or unintentionally results in unequal treatment on the basis of the individual's membership in a protected class.
- Discrimination
It is important to note that treatment that may be perceived as "unfair" may not necessarily be unlawful or a violation of the Department's non discrimination policies. Certain employment actions may be harsh, insensitive or unjust, but they do not become unlawful under the above laws or violate the Department's policies unless the unfair treatment is motivated in part because of a person's protected or "whistleblower" status.
DPPH - Supervisors cannot act as ______, as they are bound by their responsibility to take effective action.
- Confidantes
Additionally, members who become aware of conduct that they believe to be sexual harassment, even if it is not directed toward them, should report the incident to a supervisor immediately and/or report the incident onto the Complaint Tracking System.
DPPH - Any incident of harassment of a breastfeeding member will be addressed in accordance with the City's policies and procedures for _____ and _____.
- Discrimination and harassment
DPPH - Employees of the ______ Department serve as staff to the Civil Service Commission.
- Personnel Department
City employees who contact the Personnel Department regarding alleged discrimination will be encouraged to first request a review of their complaints under their department's complaint procedure.
DPPH - The Professional Standards Division's ______ Unit has full investigative responsibility for complaints of harassment.
- EEO Unit
Officers, Managers and Supervisors - continue to be responsible for maintaining the integrity of this Department's complaint and investigative processes.
DPPH - What are the five internal ways to report discrimination or harassment?
- Complaint Tracking System (CTS)
- Immediate Supervisor
- Fire Chief and Fire Commission
- Any Chief Officer or Supervisor
- EEO Coordinator
DPPH - One of LAFD's core values states that "we always treat others as _____ desire to be treated".
- They
