Civil Rights Flashcards
When was the Civil Rights act implemented?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What groups do the Civil Rights of 1964 apply to?
Protected Classes
What are the Protected Categories of the Civil Rights act of 1964?
- Race
- Color (nationality?) Not sure about this one
- Religion
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Disability**
- Marital or Parental **
8 Reprisal **
(Categories with ** are protected with the caveat it doesn’t interfere with the coast Guard mission.)
Disparate Impact vs. treatment
Impact affects an entire group/protected class vs. treatment affects an individual
What does EEOE/EEOC stand for and what are some mandatory requirements for an EEOC
EEOE/EEOC stands for Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Commission.
- Must be Neutral. Unbiased towards member or organization.
- Violation must apply to a protected category
Sexual Assault VS. Sexual Harassment.
- Sexual Assault is Physical (i.e. unwanted touching) a mandated CGIS “Unrestricted” report is required if command is notified.
- Sexual Harassment is action that is of a perceived sexual nature. This can be classified and a “Restricted” report may be filed.
What is the most important thing to remember in regards to reporting a complaint to the EEOE
- It has to be a Protected category
- Has to be Timely
a. Member 45 Days
b. Command 15 Days
c. Consular 30 Days
d. Extension 180 Days
** Command and Consular are informal resolutions and are recommended to resolve at the lowest level.
What is AHHI?
Anti-Harassment Hate Incident Policy (COMDINST 5354.D).
Normally SOP 1st step after receiving a report.
Required by command when made aware of a hate or harassment incident (against a protected class).
Hate vs. Harassment
Hate is intentional misconduct towards a individual based on their protected status (i.e. race or Sexual orientation)
CGIS is automatically involved
