Harrashment And Discrimination

Question 1

Department will establish a environment free of harassment or discrimination on the following topics. (14 total)

Answer 1

Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, workers compensation, Fmla, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or political affiliation.

Question 2

When harassment or discrimination is found in a unit it will be acted upon ________________ to stop the act, to prevent its reoccurrence and remedy its effects and to _____________ those responsible.

Answer 2

Immediately

Discipline

Question 3

Employee Diversity Section (EDS) is under IAB and handles the training of FTOs, Sgt, and new hires. Also handles mediation and conflict resolution. They can also act as agents of the sheriff in an investigation.

Answer 3

Just read

Question 4

Define discrimination

Answer 4

An act, practice, or pattern of behaviors 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 5

Harassment defined:

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Prevention
Responsibility for supervisors to prevent acts of harassment or discrimination.

6 things to monitor or avoid

Answer 6

1. Monitor the work environment daily for signs of harassment or discrimination
2. Refrain from participating or encouraging actions which could be perceived as H an D.
3. Counsel members on prohibited behaviors
4. Stop any observed acts that may be considered H and D.
5. Take action to immediately separate two members where a complaint has been initiated or filed.
6. Report all complaints to EDS.

Question 7

Can a witness officer file a complaint?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

For claims not amounting to harassment or discrimination will be handled in what 3 alternatives?

Answer 8

1. Mediation
2. Conflict resolution
3. IAB

Question 9

Types of complaints:

Answer 9

Discrimination - adverse impact or disparate treatment.

Question 10

Define adverse impact:

Answer 10

Example - a substantially different rare of election in hiring, promotion or other employment decision which works to the disadvantage of members of a protected class.

Question 11

Define disparate treatment:

Answer 11

A member is intentionally treated differently from other similarly situated member because the other members status in a protected class.

Question 12

Define Harassment:

Answer 12

Any conducted based on a members status in a protected class that’s purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

Includes persistently annoying, offensive or derogatory comments, jokes, pictures etc.

Question 13

Examples of sexual harassment

Answer 13

1. Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual coercion or other sexual violence.
2. Sexually explicit or gender related statements, comments, jokes.
3. Other than customary handshakes, uninvited touching, patting, hugging or inappropriate touching
4. Remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s clothing or body.
5. Use of electronic mail or computer dissemination of sexually oriented, sex-based communications
6. Requests for sexual favors in exchange benefits.
7. Display sexually suggestive objects
8. Inquiries, remarks, or discussions about an individual’s sexual experiences or activities

Question 14

Define Retaliation:

Answer 14

A form of discrimination against an individual, who has complained, assisted or otherwise participated in complaints of harassment and or discrimination. Retaliation occurs when an individual has:
A. Complained, assisted, or adverse employment actions:
B. Been subjected to adverse employment actions
C. A casual link exists between A and B.

Question 15

Complaint process

Answer 15

1. Contact any supervisor, EDS or IAB

2. Forward a written complaint to EDS.

Question 16

Supervisors responsibilities to assist with a new complaint

Answer 16

Assist any member with a complaint of discrimination or harassment in filing a complaint with EDS.

Question 17

Can false reports be punished?

Answer 17

Yes, according to policy.

Not if the claim is made in good faith and determined to be false.

Question 18

Step to Religious accommodation

Answer 18

Requestor will notify EDS, or chain of command about request.

Supervisor will notify EDS of request in a timely manner.

Question 19

True or false

All harassment or discrimination requests are public affairs.

Answer 19

False, they are held in strict confidence.