Workplace Integrity Quiz 1

Describe at least two laws which help to create an inclusive workplace.

• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 - protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age.

• Civil Rights Act of 1964 - makes it illegal to discriminate against a person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or national origin.

• Equal Pay Act of 1963 - prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort and responsibility under similar working conditions.

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability by private employers.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 - makes it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Define protected characteristics and list at least eight covered under the law.

• Race

• Gender

• Genetic Information

• Color

• Religious belief

List at least two ways you can show ethical behavior and uphold the integrity of your workplace or school.

• Report the situation per procedures

• Use the employee handbook

• Report any incidents you witness or experience following the proper procedures

• Tell the person or persons to stop the behavior

• Contact proper staff

Describe three types of confidential information.

• Personal Information: sensitive, private data that can be linked to a specific employee or person, such as an employee's social security number or a customer's credit card number.

• Management Information: includes data about employee issues, such as performance reviews, disciplinary actions, planned lay-offs, salaries, and terminations.

• Business Information: important business data not known to the public that might give a business an economic advantage over its competition, such as customer history.

List five ways confidential information is protected.

• Secure systems

• Employee confidentiality policies

• Employee training

• Customer privacy policies

• Common sense

List three things you can do if you experience a confidentiality breach.

• Consult your employee handbook or confidentiality policy.

• Discuss the matter with HR and/or your supervisor.

• Help the matter get resolved quickly by being honest and detailed.