Answer key to IS 19 FEMA EEO Supervisor Course. As a FEMA supervisor, you will take actions and make decisions that could impact your employees equal rights and opportunities. The American Workforce is changing and is becoming more diversified every day. A workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment is vital to success. Correct FEMA IS 19 answers located below. You may be interested in our FEMA IS 18 Answer Key, FEMA IS 20 Answer Key, or FEMA IS 21 Answer Key.
FEMA IS 19.23 ANSWERS
One of your subordinate employees, Timothy, worked extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday so he could attend Ash Wednesday services at his church. Which of the following statements is true?
A. This situation is only problematic if a colleague complains about Timothy’s absence Wednesday or is offended by the ashes on his forehead.
B. Timothy should have taken personal leave in order to miss work to attend religious services during his scheduled work time.
C. Supervisors can use individual discretion when deciding whether to allow a subordinate to adjust his work schedule for religious practices.
D. Permitting Timothy to make up time lost due to the observance of religious practices is a reasonable religious accommodation.
A supervisor was interviewing a female applicant for a position that would require extensive out-of-town travel to rough areas. The supervisor commented that “as a woman,” she probably would have trouble with the travel “because it is dangerous.”
A. The supervisor, after telling the woman of the job requirements and locations, should have allowed her to decide if she wanted the position.
B. The supervisor should not have interviewed the woman for the job in the first place if it was too dangerous for a woman to do it.
C. The supervisor isn’t allowed to say anything about the danger of the territory, and should simply choose the best qualified applicant for the job.
D. The supervisor was acting in accordance with FEMA’s safety policies in warning the woman that she wouldn’t want to travel to dangerous locations.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires Federal agencies to:
A. Provide comparable access to and use of information and services for people with and without disabilities.
B. Accommodate the religious practices of employees and prospective employees unless it would pose an undue hardship on the employer.
C. Pay women and men comparable wages for work performed that is of similar skill, effort, and responsibility.
D. Post on their public Web sites statistical data relating to EEO complaints filed against the Agency.
Tom, a supervisor, calls a team meeting and asks Mary, the only woman on the team, to take notes and make copies of a memo for team members who are her peers. In previous meetings, he has asked her to make coffee. Mary complains to an EEO Counselor. Which of the following statements is true?
A. These peripheral requests are not sufficient basis for a complaint. An EEO complaint must relate to the essential functions of a job.
B. Tom should not have asked only Mary to do these things; however, it is solely Mary’s responsibility to ensure her boss treats her fairly.
C. Because of the sexist treatment from her supervisor, Mary may have grounds for a complaint of sex discrimination under Title VII.
D. Because her peers were not asked to do the menial tasks, Mary may have grounds for a complaint of sex discrimination under the Equal Pay Act.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires Federal agencies to:
A. Provide comparable access to and use of information and services for people with and without disabilities.
B. Accommodate the religious practices of employees and prospective employees unless it would pose an undue hardship on the employer.
C. Pay women and men comparable wages for work performed that is of similar skill, effort, and responsibility.
D. Post on their public Web sites statistical data relating to EEO complaints filed against the Agency.
According to the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, at what age does an employee fall into the age-protected class?
A. 50
B. 40
C. 39
D. 65
After receiving the Notice of Right To File a Discrimination Complaint, the Complainant has how many days to file a formal complaint?
A. 60 calendar days
B. 15 calendar days
C. 7 calendar days
D. 90 calendar days
EEO Counselors are responsible for assisting employees who allege they have been discriminated against, helping employees and supervisors resolve potential EEO matters, and:
A. Notifying supervisors if their employees are being discriminated against.
B. Deciding if an EEO claim is valid based on EEO laws and regulations.
C. Serving as a neutral party during the EEO complaint process.
D. Helping a supervisor determine if someone is the most qualified person for a job.
Who is responsible for demonstrating the existence of unlawful discrimination by a preponderance of the evidence?
A. EEO Officer
B. Supervisor
C. FEMA Office of Equal Rights
D. Complainant
After a complaint is investigated, the Complainant may either request a final agency decision or:
A. Appeal to the EEOC for reconsideration.
B. Refile a formal complaint.
C. Participate in counseling with an EEO Counselor.
D. Request an EEOC hearing and decision.
Tom, a supervisor, calls a team meeting and asks Mary, the only woman on the team, to take notes and make copies of a memo for team members who are her peers. In previous meetings, he has asked her to make coffee. Mary complains to an EEO Counselor. Which of the following statements is true?
A. These peripheral requests are not sufficient basis for a complaint. An EEO complaint must relate to the essential functions of a job.
B. Tom should not have asked only Mary to do these things; however, it is solely Mary’s responsibility to ensure her boss treats her fairly.
C. Because of the sexist treatment from her supervisor, Mary may have grounds for a complaint of sex discrimination under Title VII.
D. Because her peers were not asked to do the menial tasks, Mary may have grounds for a complaint of sex discrimination under the Equal Pay Act.
One of your subordinate employees, Timothy, worked extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday so he could attend Ash Wednesday services at his church. Which of the following statements is true?
A. This situation is only problematic if a colleague complains about Timothy’s absence Wednesday or is offended by the ashes on his forehead.
B. Timothy should have taken personal leave in order to miss work to attend religious services during his scheduled work time.
C. Supervisors can use individual discretion when deciding whether to allow a subordinate to adjust his work schedule for religious practices.
D. Permitting Timothy to make up time lost due to the observance of religious practices is a reasonable religious accommodation.
If an employee at Headquarters feels that he or she has been discriminated against, he or she should inform:
A. The Office of Equal Rights.
B. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
C. All co-workers in his or her work unit.
D. His or her immediate supervisor.
After the Complainant files a formal complaint, within how many calendar days must the EEO investigation be completed?
A. 90 days
B. 60 days
C. 30 days
D. 180 days
After receiving the Notice of Right To File a Discrimination Complaint, the Complainant has how many days to file a formal complaint?
A. 60 calendar days
B. 15 calendar days
C. 7 calendar days
D. 90 calendar days
Which statement below is false as it pertains to mediation (a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution)?
A. A trained neutral party such as an ADR Specialist conducts mediation.
B. All employees who file an EEO complaint must go through mediation.
C. Mediation can occur at various times during the EEO complaint process.
D. A mediator helps the parties work toward reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.
_____ on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information is illegal.
A. Mentoring
B. Harassment
C. Accommodation
D. Networking
If the Complainant is not satisfied with the results of the final agency decision, then he or she may file a civil action in Federal court. Filing must take place within how many days of receipt of the decision?
A. 60 days
B. 30 days
C. 15 days
D. 90 days
The No FEAR Act protects employees from:
A. Age discrimination.
B. Racial harassment.
C. Reprisal discrimination.
D. Sexual harassment.
Which of the following is an example of discrimination under Title VII?
A. Discrimination based on unequal pay.
B. Discrimination on the basis of physical or mental impairment.
C. Discrimination on the basis of race or national origin.
D. Discrimination on the basis of age. .
Who is responsible for issuing decisions on EEO complaints?
A. Administrative Judge
B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
C. ADR Specialist
D. EEO Officer
A supervisor was interviewing a female applicant for a position that would require extensive out-of-town travel to rough areas. The supervisor commented that “as a woman,” she probably would have trouble with the travel “because it is dangerous.”
A. The supervisor, after telling the woman of the job requirements and locations, should have allowed her to decide if she wanted the position.
B. The supervisor should not have interviewed the woman for the job in the first place if it was too dangerous for a woman to do it.
C. The supervisor isn’t allowed to say anything about the danger of the territory, and should simply choose the best qualified applicant for the job.
D. The supervisor was acting in accordance with FEMA’s safety policies in warning the woman that she wouldn’t want to travel to dangerous locations.
While deployed to a disaster operations center, an employee informs a supervisor that they have a medical condition, and require some sort of adjustment to their normal work routine. What should the supervisor do?
A. Explain to the employee that you are not prepared to discuss such information, and tell the employee to go somewhere else.
B. Determine if there is something you can do to provide an accommodation. Contact the deployed Equal Rights Officer, or the Disability Employment Program Manager at HQ.
C. Recommend that the employee meet with the FCO to discuss the matter further.
D. Explain to the employee that you have the same medical condition, and you do not require any accommodations, so you do not believe they need one either.
If an employee feels he or she has been the victim of unlawful discrimination, that individual must initiate contact with an EEO Officer within how many days of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory act?
A. 60 days
B. 45 days
C. 15 days
D. 90 days
While deployed to a disaster operations center, an employee informs a supervisor that they have a medical condition, and require some sort of adjustment to their normal work routine. What should the supervisor do?
A. Explain to the employee that you are not prepared to discuss such information, and tell the employee to go somewhere else.
B. Determine if there is something you can do to provide an accommodation. Contact the deployed Equal Rights Officer, or the Disability Employment Program Manager at HQ.
C. Recommend that the employee meet with the FCO to discuss the matter further.
D. Explain to the employee that you have the same medical condition, and you do not require any accommodations, so you do not believe they need one either.
Cathy, a supervisor, asked Bob, one of her employees, to go out with her on several occasions. Each time, Bob refused. When training opportunities became available, Bob requested training. Although other employees were allowed to take training, Cathy refused to approve Bob’s request. The actions on the part of Cathy, the supervisor, may constitute sexual harassment.
A. False
B. True