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100
What is "quid pro quo" sexual harassment? Give an example.
"Quid pro quo" means “This for that.” Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a supervisor or manager conditions an employment benefit or the continuation of employment upon submission to harassing behavior.
100
What does "EEO" stand for and what does it mean?
"EEO" stands for Equal Employment Opportunity. EEO means that all applicants and employees with equal qualifications, skills, and abilities must be treated equally.
100
If you are going to be absent from work, how much advance notice must you give before the beginning of your shift?
Advise supervisor no later than the day before the absence. If it is not possible to give advance notice, employee should give notice as soon as possible after start of shift, but no later than 1 hour after shift begins.
100
Employees are not permitted to report to work if their blood alcohol content is in excess of what level?
0.02% BAC. Alcohol test results of 0.02% BAC or higher will result in immediate termination.
100
What conduct is prohibited under GFS Equal Employment and Harassment Policies?
Any type of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment and harassement on the basis of a protected characteristic.
200
What is hostile work environment sexual harassment? Give an example.
Occurs when an employee receives unwelcome sexual conduct which has the effect of unreasonable interfering with the employee’s work performance or creates an in intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
200
Name five (5) personal characteristics that are protected by federal and state employment laws.
Race: Color; Religion: Gender; Pregnancy; Age; National Origin; Sexual Orientation; Marital Status; Disability; Military Status
200
When are employees authorized to take breaks?
At the time that is scheduled by your foreman/supervisor. Employees who loaf or interfere with the work of others violate Company work rules and will be disciplined.
200
In what locations are GFS employees prohibited from using or possessing drugs or alcohol?
On GFS property; in any GFS owned, leased, or rented motor vehicle; on any other location at which the employee is performing GFS business.
200
Name the three points of contact to initiate a complaint under GFS’s EEO and Harassment Policies.
Supervisor HR Director President
300
Besides sexual harassment, what is the other type workplace harassment that is prohibited by equal opportunity laws?
Harassment directed at a person who is a member of a protected class or group.
300
What is illegal employment discrimination?
An employer’s unfair or different treatment to an employee or applicant solely because he or she are members of a protected group.
300
Name two (2) categories of personal items that may not be brought onto GFS property or job sites.
Firearms/Weapons Illegal Drugs/Alcohol Cameras/Recording Devices
300
Name the four (4) occasions when an employee might be required to undergo a drug or alcohol test.
Pre-employment Testing Random Testing Reasonable Suspicion Post-Accident Testing.
300
What two (2) actions will GFS take in the event that an investigation reveals the existence of illegal discrimination or harassment?
Company will impose a disciplinary sanction against perpetrator, up to and including immediate termination. Company will also rectify any hostile work environment.
400
Give three (3) examples of non-employees of GFS who might be in a position to harass a GFS employee.
Vendor; Customer; Visitor.
400
Name four (4) employer actions that are subject to scrutiny under federal and state employment laws?
Hiring; Discharge; Promotion; Pay; Job Training; Job Classification; Fringe Benefits
400
In addition to GFS’s Standards of Conduct, what other rules or laws are employees required to obey?
Safety laws Vehicle laws Ethics laws Any other laws or regulations governing GFS's business.
400
Under what circumstances may an employee use prescription medication while on duty?
Employees may use medications under the direction of a physician as long as the medication does not affect the employee’s ability to safely perform his or her job duties.
400
What is illegal retaliation?
The harassment, firing, demotion, discrimination, or hostile treatment of an individual applicant or employee solely because they filed a charge of discrimination or harassment, because they complained to their employer, or because they participated in a government or company investigation.
500
What is the difference between bullying and illegal harassment?
Workplace bullying is repeated mistreatment of a work colleague through verbal abuse, offensive conduct, and interference with work. Bullying is typically driven by perpetrators’ personal dislike or need to control the victim, rather than because the victim is a member of a protected class. Both bullying and harassment are prohibited by company policy and will result in discipline.
500
Name a circumstance when an employer may legally discriminate against applicants or employees or a protected class.
When the employer has a legitimate business rationale for doing so.
500
In the event of a violation of the Company’s work rules, what range of sanctions may be imposed?
Verbal warning Written warning Suspension without Pay (1 to 5 Days) Terminattion
500
Can an employee who fails a drug or alcohol test participate in GFS's employee assistance program as an alternative to termination?
No. A positive drug or alcohol test will result in immediate termination. The employee assistance program is only available to employees who independently acknowledge a substance abuse problem and request assistance and for the problem to be treated as an illnes
500
How long can an employee wait to make a complaint for discrimination or harassment?
As soon as possible, but within 6 months of the alleged harassment/discrimination.