Exam 19: Equal Opportunity in Employment

The ADA is a federal statute that imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation, telecommunications, and public accommodations to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

________ discrimination occurs when an employer treats a specific individual less favorably than others because of that person's race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 is unconcerned with national origin employment discrimination.

A(n)________ provides that certain job preferences will be given to members of minority racial and ethnic groups, females, and other protected-class applicants when making employment decisions.

Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an employer treats a specific individual less favorably than others because of that person's race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.

The ________ is a federal statute that permits a complainant to file an employment discrimination claim against an employer within 180 days of the most recent paycheck violation.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal administrative agency that is responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws.

________ discrimination occurs when an employer adopts a work rule that is neutral on its face but is shown to cause an adverse impact on a protected class.

The ________ is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on genetic information.

An employer pays higher wages to Shelly-who has worked with the company for six years-than Samuel, who holds a similar position to Shelly and performs the same functions as her, and has worked with the company for only five and a half years. Which of the following is true of this case?

The EEOC will issue a right to sue letter to the complainant even if it does not find a violation upon investigation of the charge.

The ________ is an amendment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that forbids employment discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Which of the following is true of the right to sue letter issued by the EEOC?

Explain the concept of reasonable accommodation of physically challenged employees. When is an employer not obligated to provide such accommodation?

Distinguish between disparate-treatment and disparate-impact discrimination.

Jason Smith is a Hispanic scriptwriter from Brazil who works for a television show on an American cable network. He was fired after the producer came to know that Smith was a scientologist by faith. The producer's official reason for this termination was that as Smith was based in Brazil, communication was a problem. This is an example of ________ discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

A private plaintiff can bring an action of employment discrimination under Section 1981 without going through the procedural requirements of Title VII.

Discrimination based on protected classes, other than race or color, is permitted if it is shown to be a ________.

Which of the following best describes quid pro quo sex discrimination?

Title VII prohibits any form of gender discrimination where sexual favors are requested in order to obtain a job or be promoted. This is called ________ discrimination.