Question 1

What were the effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

Key provisions included monetary and jury trials for individuals who felt they were the victims of intentional discrimination.It also clarified each parties obligation in such cases,clarified protection in foreign countries,and amended the Civil Rights Act of 1866 so that workers are protected from intentional discrimination in all aspects of employment,not just hiring and promotion.

Question 2

_____ refers to those actions appropriate to overcome the effects of past or present policies,practices,or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reparation 
B)  Emancipation 
C)  Desegregation 
D)  Affirmative action 
A)  Reparation 
B)  Emancipation 
C)  Desegregation 
D)  Affirmative action D

Question 3

In 1972,the coverage of Title VII was expanded to include almost all public and private employers with _____ or more employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  15 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  2 
B)  15 
C)  50 
D)  100 B

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be covered under the FMLA law 12 weeks' unpaid leave?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foster care of a child 
B)  Care for a brother with a serious health condition 
C)  Adoption 
D)  Care for a parent with a serious health condition 
A)  Foster care of a child 
B)  Care for a brother with a serious health condition 
C)  Adoption 
D)  Care for a parent with a serious health condition

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an area making up the main body of employment case law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contract compliance 
B)  Preferential selection 
C)  Personal-history information 
D)  Seniority 
A)  Contract compliance 
B)  Preferential selection 
C)  Personal-history information 
D)  Seniority

Question 6

An effective sexual harassment policy should have all but which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A)  A statement of possible sanctions against those who harass others. 
B)  A workable definition of sexual harassment. 
C)  Prompt investigation of every claim,no matter how trivial. 
D)  A disclaimer of responsibility for coworker behavior. 
A)  A statement of possible sanctions against those who harass others. 
B)  A workable definition of sexual harassment. 
C)  Prompt investigation of every claim,no matter how trivial. 
D)  A disclaimer of responsibility for coworker behavior.

Question 7

It is okay to exclude people from selection so long as the exclusion is based on what can be demonstrated to be job-related criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sex discrimination may be perpetuated by barring women from competing for jobs that pose occupational health hazards to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  reproductive systems. 
C)  earning power. 
D)  vision and hearing. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  reproductive systems. 
C)  earning power. 
D)  vision and hearing.

Question 9

All of the following are basic features of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  employers may not hire or continue to employ "unauthorized aliens." 
B)  employers must verify the identity and work authorization of every new employee. 
C)  employers cannot be fined for failure to comply with verification rules. 
D)  employers should do a self-audit of all I-9 forms,not just those of a particular ethnic group. 
A)  employers may not hire or continue to employ "unauthorized aliens." 
B)  employers must verify the identity and work authorization of every new employee. 
C)  employers cannot be fined for failure to comply with verification rules. 
D)  employers should do a self-audit of all I-9 forms,not just those of a particular ethnic group.

Question 10

Practical implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  buildings open to the public will have to be accessible to the disabled. 
B)  employers can no longer test for alcohol and drug use in the workplace. 
C)  employers must make "reasonable accommodations" for disabled job applicants. 
D)  medical information on employees must be kept separate from other personnel information. 
A)  buildings open to the public will have to be accessible to the disabled. 
B)  employers can no longer test for alcohol and drug use in the workplace. 
C)  employers must make "reasonable accommodations" for disabled job applicants. 
D)  medical information on employees must be kept separate from other personnel information.

Question 11

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008:

Accepted Answer

A)  broadened the definition of a disability. 
B)  included current drug and alcohol abusers. 
C)  added individuals who can function normally with mitigating measures. 
D)  was the first act to define the disabled as a protected group. 
A)  broadened the definition of a disability. 
B)  included current drug and alcohol abusers. 
C)  added individuals who can function normally with mitigating measures. 
D)  was the first act to define the disabled as a protected group.

Question 12

Employers should be sure that there is a legitimate,job-related reason for every question raised in an employment or promotional interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are employer responsibilities under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Accepted Answer

Employers may not hire or continue to em

Question 14

Which of the following is a key objective of the ADEA?

Accepted Answer

A)  To take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for Vietnam-era veterans. 
B)  To give workers up to 12 weeks' unpaid leave each year for birth,adoption,or foster care of a child within a year of the child's arrival. 
C)  That employers maintain health insurance benefits and give the workers their previous jobs when their leaves are over. 
D)  To prevent financially troubled companies from singling out older employees when there are cutbacks. 
A)  To take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for Vietnam-era veterans. 
B)  To give workers up to 12 weeks' unpaid leave each year for birth,adoption,or foster care of a child within a year of the child's arrival. 
C)  That employers maintain health insurance benefits and give the workers their previous jobs when their leaves are over. 
D)  To prevent financially troubled companies from singling out older employees when there are cutbacks.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to whom does it apply?

Accepted Answer

Passed to protect people with disabiliti

Question 16

Under FMLA,an employee can sue if an employer requires a second medical opinion after the employee has provided medical certification of their serious illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created to ensure that employers,employment agencies,and labor organizations comply with the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discrimination is permissible when a prohibited factor (e.g.,gender)is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the EEOC,the vast majority of retaliation claims still generally involve actions such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  harassment. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  discharge. 
D)  whistle blowing. 
A)  harassment. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  discharge. 
D)  whistle blowing.

Question 20

Thousands of equal-pay suits have been filed,predominantly by _____ since the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was passed.

Accepted Answer

A)  women 
B)  African Americans 
C)  the elderly 
D)  Americans with disabilities 
A)  women 
B)  African Americans 
C)  the elderly 
D)  Americans with disabilities

What were the effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

_____ refers to those actions appropriate to overcome the effects of past or present policies,practices,or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

In 1972,the coverage of Title VII was expanded to include almost all public and private employers with _____ or more employees.

Which of the following would NOT be covered under the FMLA law 12 weeks' unpaid leave?

Which of the following is NOT an area making up the main body of employment case law?

An effective sexual harassment policy should have all but which of the following features?

It is okay to exclude people from selection so long as the exclusion is based on what can be demonstrated to be job-related criteria.

Sex discrimination may be perpetuated by barring women from competing for jobs that pose occupational health hazards to their:

All of the following are basic features of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT:

Practical implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act include all of the following EXCEPT:

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008:

Employers should be sure that there is a legitimate,job-related reason for every question raised in an employment or promotional interview.

What are employer responsibilities under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Which of the following is a key objective of the ADEA?

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to whom does it apply?

Under FMLA,an employee can sue if an employer requires a second medical opinion after the employee has provided medical certification of their serious illness.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created to ensure that employers,employment agencies,and labor organizations comply with the Constitution.

Discrimination is permissible when a prohibited factor (e.g.,gender)is a bona fide occupational qualification.

According to the EEOC,the vast majority of retaliation claims still generally involve actions such as:

Thousands of equal-pay suits have been filed,predominantly by _____ since the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was passed.

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Managing Careers

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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Exam 3: The Legal Context of Employment Decisions

What were the effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

_____ refers to those actions appropriate to overcome the effects of past or present policies,practices,or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

In 1972,the coverage of Title VII was expanded to include almost all public and private employers with _____ or more employees.

Which of the following would NOT be covered under the FMLA law 12 weeks' unpaid leave?

Which of the following is NOT an area making up the main body of employment case law?

An effective sexual harassment policy should have all but which of the following features?

It is okay to exclude people from selection so long as the exclusion is based on what can be demonstrated to be job-related criteria.

Sex discrimination may be perpetuated by barring women from competing for jobs that pose occupational health hazards to their:

All of the following are basic features of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT:

Practical implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act include all of the following EXCEPT:

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008:

Employers should be sure that there is a legitimate,job-related reason for every question raised in an employment or promotional interview.

What are employer responsibilities under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Which of the following is a key objective of the ADEA?

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to whom does it apply?

Under FMLA,an employee can sue if an employer requires a second medical opinion after the employee has provided medical certification of their serious illness.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created to ensure that employers,employment agencies,and labor organizations comply with the Constitution.

Discrimination is permissible when a prohibited factor (e.g.,gender)is a bona fide occupational qualification.

According to the EEOC,the vast majority of retaliation claims still generally involve actions such as:

Thousands of equal-pay suits have been filed,predominantly by _____ since the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was passed.

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Managing Careers

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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