HCESD13 and CCFD Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Flashcards covering the purpose, definitions, responsibilities, and investigation procedures of the HCESD13 and CCFD Discrimination and Harassment policy.

This policy is intended to prevent personnel from Harris County Emergency Service District 13 and __________ from being subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment.

Cypress Creek Fire Department (CCFD)

HCESD13/CCFD will not tolerate discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, __________, and other privileges of employment.

fringe benefits

The non-discrimination policies of HCESD13/CCFD may be more __________ than state or federal law.

comprehensive

__________ is verbal or physical conduct that demeans or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual based upon that individual’s protected class.

Discriminatory harassment

Discrimination includes actions based on classifications protected by law, such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, __________, disability, military service, and sexual orientation.

genetic information

Treating a person differently because they filed a complaint or participated in an investigation is defined as __________.

Retaliation

Sexual harassment includes conduct where submission is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of __________, position or compensation.

employment

True or False: Discrimination does not include acts based solely upon occupational qualifications under the __________ and the Texas Workforce Commission guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Personnel are encouraged to report violations to a supervisor who is a __________ than the alleged transgressor.

rank higher

Complaints may also be filed with the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief, Human Resources, or the __________.

HCESD13 Board President

After receiving information on an alleged violation, a supervisor must notify superiors in writing no later than the __________.

next business day

If a complaint cannot be resolved through supervisory resolution, a __________ will be conducted.

formal investigation

During a formal investigation, __________ will be advised regarding the prohibition against retaliation and potential disciplinary action.

Witnesses

All complaints or allegations must be thoroughly documented on forms designated by the __________.

Fire Chief

New personnel must certify by signing a form that they have been advised of the policy as part of their __________.

orientation

The __________ will be notified in writing of the disposition of the investigation and the action taken.

complainant and/or victim