Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

Mental disabilities,such as depression and anxiety disorders,account for the greatest number of claims brought under the ADA.

In which of the following situations does sexual harassment NOT violate Title VII?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding U.S.EEO laws and international employees?

The restricted policy approach involves demonstrating that an employer's hiring practices either intentionally or unintentionally exclude members of a protected group.

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,it is unlawful to ________.

According to ________,an employer can claim that an employment practice is a bona fide occupational qualification for performing the job.

If a business offers its employees disability coverage,then pregnancy and childbirth must be treated like any other disability and included in the plan as a covered condition.

Which type of disability accounts for the greatest number of ADA claims?

Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. Which of the following,if true,would most likely undermine the plaintiff's claim that Sanders is liable for the male employee's conduct?

The 14th Amendment to the U.S.Constitution led to the establishment of the EEOC.

In a brief essay,describe how the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 affects both employers and employees.

In O'Connor v.Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp.,the Supreme Court held that an employee who is over 40 may sue for discrimination if he or she is replaced by a "significantly younger" employee,even if the replacement is also over 40.

The 13th Amendment to the U.S.Constitution states,"no person shall be deprived of life,liberty,or property,without due process of the law."

Which of the following is most likely an example of a discriminatory selection standard?

One of Alexis' male co-workers has been making sexually suggestive comments to Alexis about her clothing and her appearance,which makes Alexis feel uncomfortable at work.What is the first step Alexis should take to address the problem?

Which court case provided details regarding how employers could validate the relationship between screening tools and job performance?

Race,color,religion,sex,or national origin is a motivating factor in a termination,but the employee would have been terminated for failure to perform anyway.Which of the following most likely exists in this situation?

Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. All of the following are most likely relevant questions to address in this court case EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are ways that an employer can minimize liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT ________.

Which legislation was responsible for the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?