Exam 33: Equal Opportunity in Employment

To bring a claim for disparate-treatment discrimination, the complainant must prove that ________.

To whom a person is romantically, sexually or emotionally attracted to is referred to as ________.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will issue a right to sue letter to the complainant if it finds a violation upon investigation of the charge.

Which of the following is true of sex discrimination?

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

An employer pays higher wages to Shelly-who has worked with the company for six years-than Samuel, who holds a similar position to Shelly and performs the same functions as her and has worked with the company for only five and a half years. Which of the following is true of this case?

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

The ________ protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on sex.

A member of a minority race applies for a promotion to a position advertised as available at his company. The minority applicant, who is qualified for the position, is rejected by the company, which then hires a nonminority applicant for the position. The minority applicant can bring a claim under ________.

The ________ imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation, telecommunications, and public accommodations to accommodate disabled individuals.

________ discrimination occurs when an employer treats a specific individual less favorably than others because of that person's race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.

Punitive damages against an employer in a case involving an employer's malice and reckless indifference to federally protected rights can be awarded through the court system.

________ discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an entire protected class through the effects of a seemingly neutral policy.

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.

QuickMoney LLC is looking to fill its chief executive officer position, as the current CEO is retiring soon. QuickMoney receives applications for this position from many persons, including Joe Thomas, an African-American. Mr. Thomas is the best-qualified applicant for the job. If QuickMoney does not hire Mr. Thomas because he is African-American, the company has engaged in ________ discrimination.

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AEDA) is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination practices against employees who are 40 years old and older.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.

If a light-skinned member of a race refuses to hire a dark-skinned member of the same race, it constitutes racial discrimination.

In 1978, the ________ which prohibits employment discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions was enacted as an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.