Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Harrasment Supervisors Handbook.

Question 1

When an employee is accused of Harassment/Discrimination outside of work who handles the complaint?

Answer 1

Internal Affairs Section

Question 2

Supervisors must stop offensive conduct before it becomes _____ or ________

Answer 2

“Pervasive or Severe”

Question 3

What five things shall a Supervisor do when it comes to preventing complaints?

Answer 3

INSIST -that all employees be treated with dignity and fairness.

MONITOR -the work environment daily for signs of harassment/ or discrimination.

REFRAIN -from encouraging or participating in acts that would be perceived as harassment/ and or discrimination.

COUNSEL -employees prohibited behavior.

STOP -any acts from that may be considered harassment, and take steps to intervene even if the employees involved are not under his/her supervision.

REPORT -all complaints of harassment/discrimination to the Office of Employment Diversity, whether witnessed or reported, formally or informally.

Question 4

When a Supervisor is notified with a complaint, what shall he/she do?

Answer 4

ACT IMMEDIATELY -on all complaints even those that are minimized by the complainant.

ENSURE -the employee understands the complainant policy as outlined in policy 5/101.24

CONTACT -the Office of Employment Diversity for assistance in follow-up on complaints.

ASSIST -the employee in documenting and filing a written complaint.

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