Question 1

The Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held:

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 2

Since 1900,the number of workplace injuries and deaths has decreased,partly due to the OSHA,even though the size of the workforce has increased fivefold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Betty wants to hire a secretary who is "mature." In particular,she wants to hire a woman with experience and whose children are grown (so she will not have to be staying home with sick children,etc.).She also wants to make sure the woman is of "sound,Christian character,with solid morals."
To find such an employee,she ran the following ad in the newspaper: "Secretary.Excellent Pay.Quiet professional office.Must not have young children.Must not be opposed to Christian work ethic.References required.555-1111 or write to P.O.Box 114,Ourtown,USA."
Discuss the legal issues raised by Betty's ad.

Accepted Answer

Though her intent is to find a woman emp

Question 4

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

Question 5

Wrongful discharge claims are generally based upon all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  public policy. 
B)  criminal law. 
C)  contract. 
D)  tort law. 
A)  public policy. 
B)  criminal law. 
C)  contract. 
D)  tort law.

Question 6

Jessica was a former employee of Mark.When potential employers called Mark for a reference about Jessica,he stated she was not a very good worker and had been fired for excessive absences.He said he believed Jessica was on drugs,but he did not know for sure.Jessica learned what Mark was saying and sued him.In most states:

Accepted Answer

A)  it was legal for Mark to say what he said if it was true and Mark was not motivated by ill will. 
B)  it was legal for Mark to say what he said, since courts have consistently ruled that former employers are immune from lawsuits for giving references. 
C)  it was not proper for Mark to say what he said, since courts have consistently ruled that former employers should not give references over the telephone or in writing without the former employee's written authorization. 
D)  though it was proper for Mark to talk about Jessica's work-related history, he acted improperly when he said he thought she was on drugs. 
A)  it was legal for Mark to say what he said if it was true and Mark was not motivated by ill will. 
B)  it was legal for Mark to say what he said, since courts have consistently ruled that former employers are immune from lawsuits for giving references. 
C)  it was not proper for Mark to say what he said, since courts have consistently ruled that former employers should not give references over the telephone or in writing without the former employee's written authorization. 
D)  though it was proper for Mark to talk about Jessica's work-related history, he acted improperly when he said he thought she was on drugs.

Exam 29: Employment Law

The Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held:

Since 1900,the number of workplace injuries and deaths has decreased,partly due to the OSHA,even though the size of the workforce has increased fivefold.

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

Wrongful discharge claims are generally based upon all EXCEPT:

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