Exam 27: Employment and Discrimination

Heather applied for a promotion,but her manager promoted a co-worker because the manager knew Heather was seven months pregnant.The manager did not want to promote someone who would probably be taking time off of work for childbirth and child care.The manager has acted legally and reasonably to protect her company's interests.

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.

What is the process for filing a suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Alice works for a large advertising agency where she is hoping to be promoted to a management position.Alice's mother and two sisters all died of breast cancer at a young age.Alice's employer knows this,and will not put Alice in a management position because he fears that she will also develop cancer.This decision is allowed because it is in the best interest of the company.

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