Question 1

Under the ADEA,an employer can win a disparate impact case if it can show that the discriminatory decision was based on a reasonable factor other than?

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) sex. 
C) race. 
D) national origin. 
A) age. 
B) sex. 
C) race. 
D) national origin. A

Question 2

Which of the following questions could an interviewer safely ask a candidate in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Are you a United States citizen? 
B) When did you graduate from college? 
C) Could you carry a 100-pound weight, as required by this job? 
D) Are you married? 
A) Are you a United States citizen? 
B) When did you graduate from college? 
C) Could you carry a 100-pound weight, as required by this job? 
D) Are you married? C

Question 3

What are three general defenses an employer can raise if sued for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

An employer can defend a Title VII case by establishing that an alleged discrimination was based on (a)merit,(b)seniority,or (c)a bona fide occupational qualification.An employer is not liable under Title VII if it shows that the person favored was the most qualified.Test results,education,or productivity can demonstrate merit if they relate to the job in question.A legitimate seniority system is legal,even if it perpetuates past discrimination.An employer may establish discriminatory job requirements if they are essential to the position in question.

Question 4

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B) Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C) If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer, she may not file a lawsuit. 
D) Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects. 
A) Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B) Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C) If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer, she may not file a lawsuit. 
D) Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects.

Question 6

Generally speaking,an employer does not have to give workers a day off on their religious Sabbath if doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In order to be considered sexual harassment,behavior must be so severe that it interferes with an employee's ability to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Race 
C) Color 
D) Educational level 
A) Age 
B) Race 
C) Color 
D) Educational level

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT considered a major life activity for the purpose of determining if a person has a disability?

Accepted Answer

A) eating 
B) reading 
C) sexual activity 
D) sleeping 
A) eating 
B) reading 
C) sexual activity 
D) sleeping

Question 10

There are four types of illegal activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) Disparate treatment 
B) Retaliation 
C) Unattactiveness discrimination 
D) Hostile environment 
A) Disparate treatment 
B) Retaliation 
C) Unattactiveness discrimination 
D) Hostile environment

Question 11

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with any number of employees,making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,sex or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In order to be considered sexual harassment,the questionable behavior must be directed at a co-worker of the opposite gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statute prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the federal government,federal contractors,and all entities that receive federal funds?

Accepted Answer

A) The Civil Rights Act of 1866 
B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 
A) The Civil Rights Act of 1866 
B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

Question 14

Which of the following would probably NOT be required of employers to reasonably accommodate its employees for religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexible scheduling 
B) Closing the business on Sundays 
C) Reassigning employees within the company 
D) Allowing employees to switch work schedules 
A) Flexible scheduling 
B) Closing the business on Sundays 
C) Reassigning employees within the company 
D) Allowing employees to switch work schedules

Question 15

Discuss the two categories of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

There are two categories of sexual haras

Question 16

The Supreme Court in the Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held that

Accepted Answer

A) for there to be sexual harassment, the conduct must affect an employee's psychological well-being. 
B) conduct need not affect an employee's psychological well-being to constitute sexual harassment. 
C) Title VII does not apply to sexual harassment cases. 
D) Title VII does not apply to same-sex harassment. 
A) for there to be sexual harassment, the conduct must affect an employee's psychological well-being. 
B) conduct need not affect an employee's psychological well-being to constitute sexual harassment. 
C) Title VII does not apply to sexual harassment cases. 
D) Title VII does not apply to same-sex harassment.

Question 17

Which of the following traits is NOT currently protected under Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A) National origin 
B) Sexual orientation (homosexual vs. heterosexual) 
C) Gender (male vs. female) 
D) Family responsibility (mothers vs. fathers) 
A) National origin 
B) Sexual orientation (homosexual vs. heterosexual) 
C) Gender (male vs. female) 
D) Family responsibility (mothers vs. fathers)

Question 18

Which of the following would be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A) modifying a job description and job duties to accommodate the disabled worker 
B) assigning a shadow employee to work with the disabled worker 
C) providing part-time schedules to accommodate the disabled worker 
D) creating a new job that the disabled worker can perform 
A) modifying a job description and job duties to accommodate the disabled worker 
B) assigning a shadow employee to work with the disabled worker 
C) providing part-time schedules to accommodate the disabled worker 
D) creating a new job that the disabled worker can perform

Question 19

Alfred has been working for Canyon,Inc.for 12 years,with regular positive performance reviews and promotions.Roger has only been working for Canyon for 3 years.Alfred also has more management qualifications,yet when a management position is open,Alfred's supervisor advises that Alfred should NOT be promoted to that position.His reason is that he has recently learned that Alfred regularly attends a Narcotics Anonymous support group.Although Alfred has been clean for 16 years,there is fear that he could relapse.What is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Canyon is allowed to make past drug abuse a barrier to managment positions. 
B) Although Canyon's behavior is unethical, it is not prohibited. 
C) Canyon's behavior is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D) Canyon's behavior is not prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act, but it is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
A) Canyon is allowed to make past drug abuse a barrier to managment positions. 
B) Although Canyon's behavior is unethical, it is not prohibited. 
C) Canyon's behavior is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D) Canyon's behavior is not prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act, but it is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Question 20

An employer may be liable for an employee's sexual harassment if

Accepted Answer

A) The supervisor scheduled the plaintiff and defendant to work together. 
B) The defendant showed signs of being distraught over the harassment. 
C) The plaintiff suffered a "tangible employment action" such as firing or demotion. 
D) Any of the above. 
A) The supervisor scheduled the plaintiff and defendant to work together. 
B) The defendant showed signs of being distraught over the harassment. 
C) The plaintiff suffered a "tangible employment action" such as firing or demotion. 
D) Any of the above.

Exam 30: Employment Discrimination

Under the ADEA,an employer can win a disparate impact case if it can show that the discriminatory decision was based on a reasonable factor other than?

Which of the following questions could an interviewer safely ask a candidate in a job interview?

What are three general defenses an employer can raise if sued for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

Generally speaking,an employer does not have to give workers a day off on their religious Sabbath if doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer.

In order to be considered sexual harassment,behavior must be so severe that it interferes with an employee's ability to work.

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

Which of the following is NOT considered a major life activity for the purpose of determining if a person has a disability?

There are four types of illegal activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with any number of employees,making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,sex or national origin.

In order to be considered sexual harassment,the questionable behavior must be directed at a co-worker of the opposite gender.

Which statute prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the federal government,federal contractors,and all entities that receive federal funds?

Which of the following would probably NOT be required of employers to reasonably accommodate its employees for religious beliefs?

Discuss the two categories of sexual harassment.

The Supreme Court in the Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held that

Which of the following traits is NOT currently protected under Title VII?

Which of the following would be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

An employer may be liable for an employee's sexual harassment if

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