Question 1

The EPPA requires that any polygraph test must be administered by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  independent contractor. 
B)  validly licensed examiner. 
C)  labor inspector. 
D)  arbitrator. 
A)  independent contractor. 
B)  validly licensed examiner. 
C)  labor inspector. 
D)  arbitrator. B

Question 2

In United Packinghouse Workers Union v.NLRB,the court held that race discrimination by an 	employer was an unfair labor practice in violation of _____ of the NLRA.

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 8 (b) (2) 
B)  Section 8 (a) (1) 
C)  Section 1981 (a) 
D)  Section 8 (a) (3) 
A)  Section 8 (b) (2) 
B)  Section 8 (a) (1) 
C)  Section 1981 (a) 
D)  Section 8 (a) (3) B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Michigan Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination based on height or weight. 
B)  The District of Columbia Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on personal appearance or political affiliation. 
C)  Maine law requires employers to post a notice in the workplace informing employees that sexual harassment is illegal. 
D)  New York law prohibits a mother from breast-feeding her child in any public place where she is authorized to be. 
A)  The Michigan Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination based on height or weight. 
B)  The District of Columbia Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on personal appearance or political affiliation. 
C)  Maine law requires employers to post a notice in the workplace informing employees that sexual harassment is illegal. 
D)  New York law prohibits a mother from breast-feeding her child in any public place where she is authorized to be. D

Question 4

Which one of the following options provides general protection for civil service workers from any 	discipline or retaliation because they have disclosed a violation of laws or regulations,gross 	mismanagement or a gross waste of funds,or a substantial and specific danger to the public health or 	safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1870 
B)  The Federal Civil Service Reform Act 
C)  The National Labor Relations Act 
D)  Executive Order 11246 
A)  The Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1870 
B)  The Federal Civil Service Reform Act 
C)  The National Labor Relations Act 
D)  Executive Order 11246

Question 5

Which one of the following laws requires criminal background checks for employees of the state 	Lottery Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas law 
B)  Virginia law 
C)  Indiana law 
D)  Tennessee law 
A)  Texas law 
B)  Virginia law 
C)  Indiana law 
D)  Tennessee law

Question 6

In El-Hakem v.BJY Inc.,an employee alleged employment discrimination in violation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  42 U.S.C.§ 1981. 
B)  Title VII. 
C)  Both A and B. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  42 U.S.C.§ 1981. 
B)  Title VII. 
C)  Both A and B. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 7

What was the basic intention behind creation of the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1870?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Acts of 1866

Question 8

Define honesty tests.

Accepted Answer

Honesty tests are the employment tests u

Question 9

In McCavitt v.Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation,McCavitt was employed as an executive by Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation (Swiss Re).McCavitt filed a suit against Swiss Re,alleging that his _____ was in violation of Section 201-d New York Labor Law.

Accepted Answer

A)  appointment 
B)  promotion 
C)  discharge 
D)  demotion 
A)  appointment 
B)  promotion 
C)  discharge 
D)  demotion

Question 10

Briefly explain the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

The Uniformed Services Employment and Re

Question 11

What are the exceptions under EPPA to allow polygraph testing?

Accepted Answer

The exceptions under the EPPA allow poly

Question 12

The prohibitions of _____ extend to the deprivation of any rights guaranteed by the Constitution or by law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 1981 (a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B)  Section 1981 (b) of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Section 1983 of 42 U.S.C. 
D)  Section 1985 of 42 U.S.C. 
A)  Section 1981 (a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B)  Section 1981 (b) of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Section 1983 of 42 U.S.C. 
D)  Section 1985 of 42 U.S.C.

Question 13

Employers from discriminating against employees because of their legal off-duty recreational or political activities are prohibited under _____ of the New York State Labor Law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 201-a 
B)  Section 201-d 
C)  Section 205-d 
D)  Section 203-b 
A)  Section 201-a 
B)  Section 201-d 
C)  Section 205-d 
D)  Section 203-b

Question 14

Which one of the following options is responsible for investigating and pursuing claims of 	whistleblowers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  National Labor Relations Board 
C)  The federal Office of Special Counsel 
D)  International Labor Organization 
A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  National Labor Relations Board 
C)  The federal Office of Special Counsel 
D)  International Labor Organization

Question 15

Which of the following is not true regarding USERRA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It covers both private and public sector employers. 
B)  It also covers the federal government. 
C)  It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees because of their service in the military. 
D)  It applies only to career military service. 
A)  It covers both private and public sector employers. 
B)  It also covers the federal government. 
C)  It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees because of their service in the military. 
D)  It applies only to career military service.

Question 16

Define affirmative action plans.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action plans are t

Question 17

What is the role of federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988?

Accepted Answer

The federal Employee Polygraph

Question 18

In Henry v.City of Detroit,Henry filed a suit under:

Accepted Answer

A)  Michigan's Whistleblower's Protection Act. 
B)  the Civil Rights Act of 1991. 
C)  the federal Civil Service Reform Act. 
D)  the Federal Mine Health and Safety Act. 
A)  Michigan's Whistleblower's Protection Act. 
B)  the Civil Rights Act of 1991. 
C)  the federal Civil Service Reform Act. 
D)  the Federal Mine Health and Safety Act.

Question 19

Persons who are affected by alleged violations of the USERRA must file written complaints with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Board. 
B)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C)  National Federation of Labor Union. 
D)  federal Secretary of Labor. 
A)  National Labor Relations Board. 
B)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C)  National Federation of Labor Union. 
D)  federal Secretary of Labor.

Question 20

Executive Order No.11246 states that,as amended,firms doing business with the federal government must agree not to discriminate in employment on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,or gender.This forms the basis of the federal government:

Accepted Answer

A)  contract compliance program 
B)  affirmative action program 
C)  social welfare program 
D)  labor management program 
A)  contract compliance program 
B)  affirmative action program 
C)  social welfare program 
D)  labor management program

Exam 11: Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The EPPA requires that any polygraph test must be administered by a(n):

In United Packinghouse Workers Union v.NLRB,the court held that race discrimination by an employer was an unfair labor practice in violation of _____ of the NLRA.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which one of the following laws requires criminal background checks for employees of the state Lottery Commission?

In El-Hakem v.BJY Inc.,an employee alleged employment discrimination in violation of:

What was the basic intention behind creation of the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1870?

Define honesty tests.

In McCavitt v.Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation,McCavitt was employed as an executive by Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation (Swiss Re).McCavitt filed a suit against Swiss Re,alleging that his _____ was in violation of Section 201-d New York Labor Law.

Briefly explain the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

What are the exceptions under EPPA to allow polygraph testing?

The prohibitions of _____ extend to the deprivation of any rights guaranteed by the Constitution or by law.

Employers from discriminating against employees because of their legal off-duty recreational or political activities are prohibited under _____ of the New York State Labor Law.

Which one of the following options is responsible for investigating and pursuing claims of whistleblowers?

Which of the following is not true regarding USERRA?

Define affirmative action plans.

What is the role of federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988?

In Henry v.City of Detroit,Henry filed a suit under:

Persons who are affected by alleged violations of the USERRA must file written complaints with the:

Executive Order No.11246 states that,as amended,firms doing business with the federal government must agree not to discriminate in employment on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,or gender.This forms the basis of the federal government:

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Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based on Age

Discrimination Based On Disability

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

The fair labor standards act

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