Question 1

Title I forbids an employer from asking a job applicant about the existence,nature,and severity of a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of employment discriminations defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A) Disparate-treatment discrimination can be proven through statistical data about an employer's employment practices. 
B) Disparate-impact 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. 
C) Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual of a protected class. 
D) Sexual harassment and refusal to hire physically challenged employees are illustrations of disparate-impact discrimination. 
A) Disparate-treatment discrimination can be proven through statistical data about an employer's employment practices. 
B) Disparate-impact 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. 
C) Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual of a protected class. 
D) Sexual harassment and refusal to hire physically challenged employees are illustrations of disparate-impact discrimination.

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)is a federal statute that imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation,telecommunications,and public accommodations to accommodate physically challenged individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Under Title I of ADA,an employer is unde

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Title VII prohibits any form of gender...

Question 7

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the right of an employee to practice his or her religion is absolute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race,color,national origin,sex,and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) The Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of the GINA 
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
A) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) The Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of the GINA 
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 9

________ protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on sex.

Accepted Answer

A) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) The Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) The Equal Pay Act 
A) The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) The Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) The Equal Pay Act

Question 10

The EEOC and a complainant can jointly sue an employer who discriminated against the complainant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The jurisdiction of the EEOC is restricted to investigating charges of discrimination based on gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ Act of 2009 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.

Accepted Answer

Lilly Ledb

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy

Question 14

Lila Miller,who works for a large software firm,is four months pregnant and is due for a promotion.However,her employer offers the promotion to Harry Oswald,a less-experienced candidate,as Lila would go on maternity leave soon and would be unable to perform her duties.Which of the following is true of this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) Lila's employer is liable for quid pro quo sex discrimination. 
B) Lila's employer is liable for hostile work environment sex discrimination. 
C) Lila's employer was lawful in denying her the promotion. 
D) Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
A) Lila's employer is liable for quid pro quo sex discrimination. 
B) Lila's employer is liable for hostile work environment sex discrimination. 
C) Lila's employer was lawful in denying her the promotion. 
D) Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 15

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination in employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

Older Work

Question 16

Why is proving a bona fide occupational qualification essential?

Accepted Answer

A) for justifying discrimination based on gender 
B) to establish the employer's violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) to establish that the employee's claim is fraudulent 
D) for an employee to successfully claim being discriminated against by the employer 
A) for justifying discrimination based on gender 
B) to establish the employer's violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) to establish that the employee's claim is fraudulent 
D) for an employee to successfully claim being discriminated against by the employer

Question 17

________ discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an entire protected class.

Accepted Answer

A) Disparate-treatment 
B) Disparate-impact 
C) Favored-treatment 
D) Unfair-impact 
A) Disparate-treatment 
B) Disparate-impact 
C) Favored-treatment 
D) Unfair-impact

Question 18

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with any number of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Distinguish between disparate-treatment and disparate-impact discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Disparate-treatment discrimination occur

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Equal Opportunity in Employment

Title I forbids an employer from asking a job applicant about the existence,nature,and severity of a disability.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on genetic information.

Which of the following is true of employment discriminations defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)is a federal statute that imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation,telecommunications,and public accommodations to accommodate physically challenged individuals.

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

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.

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the right of an employee to practice his or her religion is absolute.

________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race,color,national origin,sex,and religion.

________ protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on sex.

The EEOC and a complainant can jointly sue an employer who discriminated against the complainant.

The jurisdiction of the EEOC is restricted to investigating charges of discrimination based on gender.

The ________ Act of 2009 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 ________ is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that forbids employment discrimination because of pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions.

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination in employee benefits.

Why is proving a bona fide occupational qualification essential?

________ discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an entire protected class.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with any number of employees.

Distinguish between disparate-treatment and disparate-impact discrimination.

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

Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Courts, Jurisdiction, and Administrative Agencies

Alternative, Judicial, and E-Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Torts and Strict Liability

Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Formation and Requirements of Contracts

Performance and Breach of Contracts

Digital Law and E-Commerce

UCC Sales Contracts, Leases, and Warranties

Credit, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy

Small Business, General Partnerships, and Limited Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, and Special Forms of Business

Corporations and Corporate Governance

Investor Protection, E-Securities, and Wall Street Reform

Agency Law

Employment Law and Worker Protection

Labor Law and Immigration Law

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Consumer Protection

Environmental Protection

Real Property and Land Use Regulation

International and World Trade Law

Accountants' Duties and Liability

Filters