Question 1

Why is proving a bona fide occupational qualification essential?

Accepted Answer

A)  for discrimination to be legal 
B)  to establish the employer's violation of Title VII 
C)  to establish the employee's claim is fraudulent 
D)  for an employee to claim being discriminated against by the employer 
A)  for discrimination to be legal 
B)  to establish the employer's violation of Title VII 
C)  to establish the employee's claim is fraudulent 
D)  for an employee to claim being discriminated against by the employer

Question 2

Gloria's employer deducted 20 percent of her pay in the month of January due to personal problems he had with her. Under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, what period of time does Gloria have to file an employment discrimination claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  within the month of February the same year 
B)  by the end of the same year 
C)  within 180 days of the act that caused the discrimination 
D)  she cannot file such a claim, as she was not discriminated against. 
A)  within the month of February the same year 
B)  by the end of the same year 
C)  within 180 days of the act that caused the discrimination 
D)  she cannot file such a claim, as she was not discriminated against.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Under Title I of Americans with Disabili

Question 4

The ________ is the federal agency responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  
B)  Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEP
A)  
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Agency (ADE
A)  
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification Agency (BFOQ
A)  
A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  
B)  Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEP
A)  
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Agency (ADE
A)  
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification Agency (BFOQ
A)

Question 5

If a company does not hire certain employees because of their accents, it has committed ________ discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic information 
B)  sex 
C)  color 
D)  national origin 
A)  genetic information 
B)  sex 
C)  color 
D)  national origin

Question 6

A success plaintiff in a Title VII court action can recover back pay from an employer but is not allowed to recover attorney's fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 not liable for disparate-treatment discrimination. 
B)  Lila's employer is liable for disparate-impact discrimination. 
C)  The employer was justified in denying Lila the promotion. 
D)  Lila's employer may have violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
A)  Lila's employer is not liable for disparate-treatment discrimination. 
B)  Lila's employer is liable for disparate-impact discrimination. 
C)  The employer was justified in denying Lila the promotion. 
D)  Lila's employer may have violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 9

An employee feels discriminated against by his employer, based on his religion. Who must he approach before filing a lawsuit against the employer? Describe the process.

Accepted Answer

If a person believes that he or she has

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the right to sue letter issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is issued when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  chooses to bring suit. 
B)  It is issued when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  does not find a violation. 
C)  It is issued when the complainant is found guilty. 
D)  It is issued only when the discrimination is racial in nature. 
A)  It is issued when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  chooses to bring suit. 
B)  It is issued when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  does not find a violation. 
C)  It is issued when the complainant is found guilty. 
D)  It is issued only when the discrimination is racial in nature.

Question 11

Only federal laws can be written that prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on their sexual orientation or gender identity; state laws and city and county ordinances do not apply to sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a person believes that he or she has been discriminated against in the workplace, he or she cannot immediately file a lawsuit against the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) ________ provides that certain job preferences will be given to members of minority racial and ethnic groups, females, and other protected-class applicants when making employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  retaliation 
B)  affirmative defense 
C)  affirmative action plan 
D)  reasonable accommodation plan 
A)  retaliation 
B)  affirmative defense 
C)  affirmative action plan 
D)  reasonable accommodation plan

Question 14

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employer does not promote Kelly because she is about to take maternity leave. 
B)  Ghalib, who is fluent in English, is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage. 
C)  An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin who is restricted to a wheelchair. 
D)  A factory hires 22-year old Jerry over 46-year old Barry, citing age as the reason. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  An employer does not promote Kelly because she is about to take maternity leave. 
B)  Ghalib, who is fluent in English, is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage. 
C)  An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin who is restricted to a wheelchair. 
D)  A factory hires 22-year old Jerry over 46-year old Barry, citing age as the reason. 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Federal antidiscrimination laws prohibit employers from engaging in retaliation against an employee for filing a charge of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ________ 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

A)  Civil Rights Act of 1968 
B)  Title II of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act 
C)  Civil Rights Act of 1866 
D)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act of 1968 
B)  Title II of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act 
C)  Civil Rights Act of 1866 
D)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Question 17

Color discrimination cases are brought more often than are cases involving other forms of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on sex. 
B)  Federal workers are covered under the Equal Pay Act. 
C)  Employees cannot bring a private cause of action against an employer for violating the Equal Pay Act. 
D)  An employer who has violated the Equal Pay Act must lower the wages of employees whose wages had been increased. 
A)  It protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on sex. 
B)  Federal workers are covered under the Equal Pay Act. 
C)  Employees cannot bring a private cause of action against an employer for violating the Equal Pay Act. 
D)  An employer who has violated the Equal Pay Act must lower the wages of employees whose wages had been increased.

Question 19

The jurisdiction of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is restricted to investigating charges of discrimination based on sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If an employer refuses to promote all persons of the Asian race, the company has engaged in disparate-impact discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Equal Opportunity in Employment

Why is proving a bona fide occupational qualification essential?

Gloria's employer deducted 20 percent of her pay in the month of January due to personal problems he had with her. Under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, what period of time does Gloria have to file an employment discrimination claim?

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

The ________ is the federal agency responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws.

If a company does not hire certain employees because of their accents, it has committed ________ discrimination.

A success plaintiff in a Title VII court action can recover back pay from an employer but is not allowed to recover attorney's fees.

Discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

An employee feels discriminated against by his employer, based on his religion. Who must he approach before filing a lawsuit against the employer? Describe the process.

Which of the following is true of the right to sue letter issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Only federal laws can be written that prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on their sexual orientation or gender identity; state laws and city and county ordinances do not apply to sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

If a person believes that he or she has been discriminated against in the workplace, he or she cannot immediately file a lawsuit against the employer.

A(n) ________ provides that certain job preferences will be given to members of minority racial and ethnic groups, females, and other protected-class applicants when making employment decisions.

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

Federal antidiscrimination laws prohibit employers from engaging in retaliation against an employee for filing a charge of discrimination.

The ________ 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.

Color discrimination cases are brought more often than are cases involving other forms of discrimination.

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act?

The jurisdiction of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is restricted to investigating charges of discrimination based on sex.

If an employer refuses to promote all persons of the Asian race, the company has engaged in disparate-impact discrimination.

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