Eo Quiz For Rising Dough Bakery Staff

1. A bullying in the workplace can by personally fined up to $10200 by the Federal Court

True

False

The Fair Work Amendment Act 2015 has embedded the power on Fair Work Commission to fine bullies up to $10200.

Explanation

The Fair Work Amendment Act 2015 has embedded the power on Fair Work Commission to fine bullies up to $10200.

2. Fellow workers repeatedly called Jehad racist names. A fight takes places and as a consequence Jehad is dismissed because the employer thinks this is the best way to solve the problem. This situation constitutes discrimination against Jehad.

True

False

Jehad is discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour and national origin. The area of employment affected is termination.

Explanation

Jehad is discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour and national origin. The area of employment affected is termination.

3. Employees can NOT directly lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Commission if they believe they have been bullied.

True

False

Changes to the Fair Work Act allow employees to directly lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Commission.

Explanation

Changes to the Fair Work Act allow employees to directly lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Commission.

4. Your workplace has traditionally given new apprentices a rough time as an initiation. This is not harassment.

True

False

This unwelcomed behaviour will cause embarrassment and humiliation to an employee and therefore considered to be harassment.

Explanation

This unwelcomed behaviour will cause embarrassment and humiliation to an employee and therefore considered to be harassment.

5. Which of these is a real federal Act?

Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001

Bullying and Harassment Act 1988

Sex Discrimination Act 1984

Sex Discrimination Act 1984 is a Federal Law that makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their gender.

Explanation

Sex Discrimination Act 1984 is a Federal Law that makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their gender.

6. Equal Opportunity is:

Primarily concerned with the recruitment and selection process

Ensuring that people obtain jobs based on their merit

The requirement that employers treat women, older workers and people of different origin more favourably than other workers

Equal Opportunity is based on the principle that all workers should be treated fairly and decently. This means they should be judged on the bases of their merit for the job, not on attributes such as race, age or sex that have nothing to do with the requirements of the job itself.

Explanation

Equal Opportunity is based on the principle that all workers should be treated fairly and decently. This means they should be judged on the bases of their merit for the job, not on attributes such as race, age or sex that have nothing to do with the requirements of the job itself.

7. Select one or more options to answer the question below.Complaints made to an EO body about an organisation should include:

Name of people involved

Name of any witnesses to incidents

Financial records of the organisation

Description of events involving harassment or discrimination

A complaint to an EO body should be in writing and include the names of the complainant, the respondent, date and details of the alleged act of discrimination or harassment, names of witnesses and any action already taken.

Explanation

A complaint to an EO body should be in writing and include the names of the complainant, the respondent, date and details of the alleged act of discrimination or harassment, names of witnesses and any action already taken.

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8. Select one or more options to answer the question below.Examples of bullying include:

Management providing you with feedback on your performance

Displaying offensive material

Choosing not to go to the Christmas party

Behaviour that is aggressive or intimidating

Repeated behaviour that will offend or humiliate an individual or group of people is considered as bullying. This can include aggressive behaviours or the display of offensive material. Not willing to go to staff social functions is not considered as humiliating or offensive and therefore not bullying. Performance appraisal is also an expectable work practice to ensure high productivity.

Explanation

Repeated behaviour that will offend or humiliate an individual or group of people is considered as bullying. This can include aggressive behaviours or the display of offensive material. Not willing to go to staff social functions is not considered as humiliating or offensive and therefore not bullying. Performance appraisal is also an expectable work practice to ensure high productivity.

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9. Select one or more options to answer the question below.What costs can be incurred by organisations that do not observe EO principles?

Damages awarded to a worker who was the target of discrimination

Reduced productivity

Psychological cost to individual employees or groups

Costs to the organisation can include damages, loss of productivity and can also have psychological impact on employees.

Explanation

Costs to the organisation can include damages, loss of productivity and can also have psychological impact on employees.

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10. Select one or more options to answer the question below:It is the employer's responsibility to:

Establish policies and procedures on Workplace bullying and harassment

Ensure all employees receive training on bullying and harassment

Stop the bullying

Keep confidential records of all complaints detailing actions taken

Manager can be personally fined if they have not taken appropriate steps to stop bullying that they are aware of.

Explanation

Manager can be personally fined if they have not taken appropriate steps to stop bullying that they are aware of.

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