EEO ANTI-HARASSMENT & NO FEAR FOR SUPERVISORS

A supervisor receives the following complaint from Ingrid, who works in a pod of cubicles: Ingrid's co-workers in the area use derisive terms to refer to women with whom they have disagreements at work. The co-workers mock a mall delivery worker with physical and mental disabilities after he leaves the area by laughing about and imitating his disabilities. Nearly every day the co-workers listen to a crude morning radio show featuring sexual topics and ethnic jokes. One co-worker told Ingrid to "wear earplugs" when she tried to change the station. One co-worker displayed a woman in a swimsuit as his screensaver. Which action(s) constitute prohibited harassment under the Army's policy? (Check all that apply)

All the above

If a military supervisor condones or commits an act of workplace harassment, the penalties can include.

All the above

Which of the examples below are types of reasonable accommodations? A. Modifying work schedules and supervisory methods B. Authorizing telework C. Providing assistive technology, including information technology and communications equipment or specially designed furniture D. Removing an architectural barrier, including reconfiguring workspaces E. All the above

All the above

Whistleblowing is when an employee or applicant discloses information that he or she reasonably believes is evidence of:

All the above

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited personnel practice?

Considering employment recommendations based on personal knowledge in a hiring action

A decision to deny a request for accommodation must be provided to the requester promptly in writing. The written denial must describe the specific reasons "why" the requested accommodation is denied rather than just state denial is due to undue hardship, is ineffective, is unreasonable, etc. A decision maker who denies the request does not need to consult with the servicing EEO Office Disability Program Manager and legal advisor before denying any requested accommodations. Select the correct answer:

False

Employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement who choose to pursue a discrimination complaint under the administrative grievance process may also pursue an EEO complaint on the same matter under Title VII law.

False

It is not illegal for managers and/or supervisors to retaliate against employees based on participation in EEO complaint activity.

False

The decision maker may be able to grant the request for reasonable accommodation immediately. If not, an interactive process must be used with the employee to exchange information and search for solutions. When should the employee know whether the request has been granted or denied?

No later than 30 days

Two civilian employees and three military members working in the office said that they were subjected to a hostile work environment because a co-worker used office email to say that any Muslim women in the office should be forced to eat what everyone else eats or be deported. The co-worker's behavior is an example of...

Online misconduct using email(digital communications)

An example of Personal Assistant Services (PAS) would be assisting persons with a severe / targeted disability to perform activities of daily living that an individual would typically perform if they did not have a disability, and that is not otherwise required as a reasonable accommodation. Select the correct answer:

Performing some of the job functions for the employee

The No FEAR Act requires that "...Federal agencies be accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws." The Act covers each of the following except.

Providing a reader or other staff assistance to enable employees to perform their job functions, where the accommodation cannot be provided by current staff.

Angela is one of the oldest employees in the office. Her supervisor asked her when she plans to retire. In meetings to discuss hiring actions, the supervisor has made comments about the office needing "younger blood." Angela's co-workers told Angela that "she was old enough to be their mother" and one co-worker commented that some shoes in a catalog were "old lady shoes like those Angela wears." On Angela's birthday, her supervisor and co-workers decorated her office with black balloons, black streamers and an "over the hill" banner. They also surprised her with a cake and gave her a "Happy Birthday" card. The cake and card could be given to someone of any age. Which action carried out was not a form of harassment based upon age?

The Happy Birthday cake and card

Sheila is one of the oldest employees in the office. Her supervisor asked her when she plans to retire. In meetings to discuss hiring actions, the supervisor has made comments about the office needing "younger blood" Shelia's co-workers told Shelia that "she was old enough to be their mother" and one co-worker commented that some shoes in a catalog were "old lady shoes like those Shelia wears." On Shelia's birthday, her supervisor and co-workers decorated her office with black balloons, black streamers and an "over the hill" banner. They also surprised her with a cake and gave her a Happy Birthday card. The cake and card could be given to someone of any age. Which action carried out was not a form of harassment based upon age?

The Happy Birthday cake and card

. The individual is entitled to the reasonable accommodation they requested.

True

A person experiencing prohibited harassment must promptly report their concerns to their supervisor, a supervisor with whom they feel comfortable reporting the experience to, EEO Office, or the Inspector General (IG) so that the command can investigate and take steps to end the harassment.

True

An individual who wants to file an EEO complaint must contact the EEO office within 45 calendar days of the date of the event, or when they became aware of the alleged discrimination.

True

Bob filed an EEO complaint after being given a negative performance appraisal, alleging that his supervisor Tom discriminated against him. Tom had legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for giving Bob the poor appraisal. However, when Tom learns of the complaint, Tom held a closed-door meeting with his colleague Pam. Tom closed his office door, but the walls are thin and everyone within the vicinity, including Bob, heard him say things like, "Can you believe he filed an EEO complaint against me? ""This filing of an EEO complaint is Bob's insurance policy - he knows he is about to be fired. "Later, Tom fires off an email to Bob, saying that going forward, Bob should only communicate with him by email. Tom is nervous that Bob will use anything he says at the EEO hearing and wants evidence to use himself. Tom further gives Bob only minimal work to do, feeling he can no longer trust Bob. Are Bob's actions retaliation?

True

Sexual and Non-Sexual harassment may be reported to and of the following: 1) Anti-Harassment Coordinator / Harassment Prevention and Response Program Coordinator 2) Inspector General 3) Union Officials 4) HR (Labor Management Employee Relations) 5) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

True

The Army's anti-harassment policy prohibits not only sexual harassment, but also harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), national origin, age (forty and over), disability, genetic information (individual or family medical history), reprisal or retaliation.

True

Two men working in the office said that they were subjected to a hostile work environment because a co-worker engaged in a consistent pattern of abusive behavior, including constantly yelling at them using profanity and using office email to state that they are a disgrace to the organization. Could the conduct and actions of the co-worker be considered harassment? Select the correct answer:

True

John has been an employee in your office for many years and has missing limbs. Because his job requires him to attend the upcoming AUSA meeting, he asked you if he could request a personal assistance services provider to help him with eating at the meeting. What should your response be?

Yes