Diversity Flashcards
What are the protected classes?
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National Origin
- Age
- Genetic Information
- Disability
- Military
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Pregnancy
- Worker’s Comp/FLMA
- Political Affiliation
If an employee witnesses inappropriate conduct, behavior, or harassment by another employee who should they report to immediately?
- Supervisor or acting supervisor
- Employment Diversity Section (EDS)
Who does EDS consult with when necessary?
- Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Officer of Labor Relations (OLR)
What are the elements of harassment?
- Unwelcome
- Conduct directed at member of protected class
- Offensive to recipient and “reasonable person”
- Severe or Pervasive
What is discrimination?
Act, practice, or pattern of behavior based on a protected class which has a negative effect on an individual of group compared to the impact on members of other groups.
When is conduct considered sexual harassment?
- Unwelcome
- Subjectively and/or objectively offensive
- Sexual in nature
True/False: Simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents can rise to the level of sexual harassment if it is frequent or severe that it creates a hostile work environment.
True
What is unprofessional conduct?
Comments, actions, or behavior that disparages or demonstrates hostility or aversion towards any person could perceive as disruptive, disrespectful, offensive, or inappropriate.
Who can an employee make a complaint of harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation to?
- Any supervisor - contact EDS
- EDS
- IAB
