What is the purpose of the Merit Systems Protection Board?

To protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices


What does Management Directive 715 provide to Federal Agencies?

It provides guidance to ensure all employment decisions are free from discrimination


A benefit of a model EEO program is __________________.

All of the answers are correct


What proactive actions can leadership, management, and supervisors take to prevent unlawful discrimination? Select all that apply.

Select all answers


True or False. The office of the Special Counsel is an independent Federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices other than enforced by the EEOC under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

True


True or False. Federal agencies are required to pay out of their budgets for settlements or awards resulting from findings in the administrative complaint process even if it results in furloughs, reductions-in-force, or loss of employee benefits.

False


Which two of the following statements describe the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Providing oversight and coordination of all Federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies
Enforcing all Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, reprisal, or retaliation.


The purpose of the No FEAR Act is to ensure those Federal agencies:

All of the answers are correct


True or False. Complaints filed with the Office of Special Counsel may be filed online or submitted by mail.

True


How many days do you have to contact the EEO office to file a discrimination complaint after learning of a discriminatory event or the effective date of an action?

45 days


True or False. Appeals must be filed with the MSPB within 30 days of the effective date of the personnel action.

True


Which of the following is NOT a prohibited personnel practice:

Considering employment recommendations based on personal knowledge in a hiring action


What is reprisal according to the Civil Service Reform Act?

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in activity protected under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection


Under the No FEAR Act each Federal agency is required to submit its antidiscrimination data _________________.

Annually

Complaints filed with the Office of Special Counsel may be filed online or submitted by mail.

True

An individual who wants to file an EEO complaint must contact the EEO office within 45 calendar days of the date when he or she knew or should have known about the alleged discriminatory act, or in the case of a personnel action, within 45 calendar days of the effective date.

True

Federal agencies are required to pay out of their budgets for settlements or awards resulting from findings in the administrative complaint process even if it results in furloughs, reductions-in-force or loss of employee benefits.

False

What is reprisal according to the Civil Service Reform Act?

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in activity protected under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection

Appeals must be filed with the MSPB within 30 days of the effective date of the personnel action.

True

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited personnel practice:

Considering employment recommendations based on personal knowledge in a hiring action

What proactive actions can leadership, management and supervisors take to prevent unlawful discrimination? Select all that apply.

All Above

The Office of the Special Counsel is an independent Federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices other than those enforced by the EEOC under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

True

What is the purpose of the Merit Systems Protection Board?

To protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices

A benefit of a model EEO program is ______________________.

All of the above

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of _______________________.

Race, color, national origin, sex, or religion, and in reprisal for prior protected activity

What does Management Directive 715 provide to Federal agencies?

It provides guidance to ensure all employment decisions are free from discrimination

Under the No FEAR Act each Federal agency is required to submit its antidiscrimination data _______________.

Annually

Which two of the following statements describe the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

-Enforcing all Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, reprisal or retaliation
-Providing oversight and coordination of all Federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies

True or False. Complaints filed with the Office of Special Counsel may be filed online or submitted by mail. (Benefits of a Model Program, page 6 of 10)
-True
-False

True

True or False. An individual who wants to file an EEO complaint must contact the EEO office within 45 calendar days of the date when he or she knew or should have known about the alleged discriminatory act, or in the case of a personnel action, within 45 calendar days of the effective date. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 10 of 19)
-True
-False

True

True or False. Federal agencies are required to pay out of their budgets for settlements or awards resulting from findings in the administrative complaint process even if it results in furloughs, reductions-in-force or loss of employee benefits. (Public Disclosure and Proactive Prevention, page 4 of 14)
-True
-False

False

What is reprisal according to the Civil Service Reform Act? (Whistleblower Protection and the OSC, page 9 of 13)
-Authorization of a preference or an advantage to anyone that improves or hurts the employment prospects of an employee or applicant
-Wage discrimination on the basis of sex in the performance of substantially equal work
-Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in activity protected under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection
-Discrimination against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, or political affiliation

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in activity protected under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection

True or False. Appeals must be filed with the MSPB within 30 days of the effective date of the personnel action. (Whistleblower Protection and the OSC, page 5 of 10)
-True
-False

True

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited personnel practice: (Equal Opportunity Laws, page 7 of 19)
-Deciding not to hire a qualified applicant because he or she has a mental disability
-Retaliating against an employee or applicant for reporting a possible violation of the law
-Violating a veteran's hiring preference
-Considering employment recommendations based on personal knowledge in a hiring action

Considering employment recommendations based on personal knowledge in a hiring action

What proactive actions can leadership, management and supervisors take to prevent unlawful discrimination? Select all that apply. (Public Disclosure and Proactive Prevention, page 5 of 14)
-Take steps to ensure that all workplace policies, practices and behaviors are fair
-Contact the EEO office if there are any questions about how to deal with employee complaints of harassment or other unlawful discrimination
-Take employee complaints of harassment and unlawful discrimination seriously, and exercise their responsibility to investigate complaints thoroughly
-Take appropriate action to resolve the issue, and documenting the situation and action taken

-Take steps to ensure that all workplace policies, practices and behaviors are fair
-Contact the EEO office if there are any questions about how to deal with employee complaints of harassment or other unlawful discrimination
-Take employee complaints of harassment and unlawful discrimination seriously, and exercise their responsibility to investigate complaints thoroughly
-Take appropriate action to resolve the issue, and documenting the situation and action taken

True or False. The Office of the Special Counsel is an independent Federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices other than those enforced by the EEOC under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. (Whistleblower Protection and the OSC, page 1 of 13)
-True
-False

True

What is the purpose of the Merit Systems Protection Board? (Whistleblower Protection and the OSC, page 4 of 13)
-To protect Federal employees from reprisal or retaliation for protected whistleblowing
-To protect all workplace employees from violation of EEO laws
-To protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices
-To protect all workplace employees from reprisal or retaliation for protected whistleblowing

To protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices

A benefit of a model EEO program is ______________________. (Benefits of a Model Program, page 3 of 9)
-A more productive workforce
-A diverse organization where skilled employees want to work
-Improved efficiency of employees
-All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of _______________________. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 11 of 19)
-Marital status, political affiliation, and in reprisal for protected whistleblowing activity
-Race, color, national origin, sex, or religion, and in reprisal for prior protected activity
-Mental or physical disability

Race, color, national origin, sex, or religion, and in reprisal for prior protected activity

What does Management Directive 715 provide to Federal agencies? (Public Disclosure and Proactive Prevention, page 5 of 14)
-It provides guidance for filing whistleblower complaints
-It provides guidance to reimburse the Treasury's Judgment Fund
-It provides procedures for filing EEO complaints
-It provides guidance to ensure all employment decisions are free from discrimination

It provides guidance to ensure all employment decisions are free from discrimination

Under the No FEAR Act each Federal agency is required to submit its antidiscrimination data _______________. (Public Disclosure and Proactive Prevention, page 2 of 14)
-semi-annually
-annually
-monthly
-quarterly

Annually

Which two of the following statements describe the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? (Equal Employment Opportunity Law, page 4 of 19)
-Enforcing all Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, reprisal or retaliation
-Providing oversight and coordination of all Federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies
-Reviewing and ruling on appeals of personnel actions such as removals, suspensions, furloughs, and demotions
-Reviewing and ruling on administrative decisions affecting rights or benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System

-Enforcing all Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, reprisal or retaliation
-Providing oversight and coordination of all Federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies

How many days do you have to contact the EEO office to file a discrimination complaint after learning of a discriminatory event or the effective date of an action? (Benefits of a Model Program, page 5 of 10)
-60 days
-30 days
-15 days
-45 days

45 days

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits discrimination in ________________. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 11 of 14)
-Wage differences between employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion
-Wage differences between employees on the basis of age
-Wage differences between men and women performing substantially equal work

Wage differences between men and women performing substantially equal work

True or False. The No FEAR Act applies to all Federal agencies. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 3 of 19)
-True
-False

True

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of age against individuals who are _____________________. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 12 of 19)
-60 years of age or older
-50 years of age or older
-40 years of age or older

40 years of age or older

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of ___________________________________. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 14 of 19)
-Mental or Physical disability
-Marital status
-Race

~Mental or Physical disability

True or False. The No FEAR Act was established by the President of the United States of America on 15 May 2002. (Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, page 2 of 19)
-True
-False

True