Question 1

In Nevada Dept.of Human Resources v.Hibbs, the Supreme Court held that the Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution does not grant the states immunity from suits for damages by employees under which of the following acts?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​National Labor Relation Board 
B)  ​Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  ​Equal Pay Act 
D)  ​Gender Discrimination Act

Question 2

What is the provision under Title VII with respect to gender discrimination? Explain "gender-plus" discrimination.

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Question 3

In Spalding v.University of Washington and A......v.State of Washington, the U..Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that a plaintiff bringing a Gunther-type claim under Title VII must establish the evidence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​validity of job requirement. 
B)  ​comparable worth. 
C)  ​disparate treatment. 
D)  ​disparate impact.

Question 4

What is gender discrimination?

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Question 5

The provision that men and women performing substantially equal work should be paid equally is part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Equal Pay Act. 
B)  ​the Family and Medical Leave Act. 
C)  ​the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. 
D)  ​"Gender-Plus" Discrimination.

Question 6

Employees seeking to take a leave under provisions of the FMLA must give notice of the leave to their employer at least thirty days in advance of the leave when the need for the leave is foreseeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the provision of the Equal Pay Act.

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Question 8

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that women should be paid more than men even if they perform substantially equal work in same establishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ state(s) that employers are liable for sexual harassment by supervisory or managerial employees or co-workers and may also be liable for harassment by coworkers or even nonemployees under certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The National Labor Relation Board 
B)  ​The Occupational Safety and Health Act 
C)  ​EEOC guidelines 
D)  ​U..Constitution

Question 10

What are the conditions to receive family temporary disability insurance benefits?​

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Question 11

In Kouba v.Allstate Insurance Co. the U..Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that using an employee's prior salary to determine pay for employees in a training program was not precluded by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Equal Pay Act. 
B)  ​Gender Discrimination Act. 
C)  ​National Labor Relation Act. 
D)  ​Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Question 12

Scarlett applied for a job as personal shopper in a boutique for exclusive menswear.The boutique rejected her application since the job also required assisting male customers in the fitting rooms which was a business necessity and was inappropriate for a female employee.In this case, the department is justified under:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​public policy exception. 
B)  ​bona fide occupational qualification. 
C)  ​employment-at-will. 
D)  ​gender stereotyping.

Question 13

When should an employee give notice for leave under FMLA?

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Question 14

Explain the leave provision under FMLA.

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Question 15

Samantha worked as an ocean lifeguard for the Marine Safety Section of the Parks and Recreation Department.Her immediate supervisor was Bruce.Bruce repeatedly touched Samantha without invitation and passed sexual comments on her.In this case, Samantha has a legal remedy in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​injunction. 
B)  ​imprisonment. 
C)  ​liquidated damages. 
D)  ​specific performance.

Question 16

What is Bona Fide Occupational Qualification?

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Question 17

There is no provision for employers' defense under The Equal Pay Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An employer who requires women to wear a uniform but has no such requirement for men violates Title VII of Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is sexual harassment? Explain employer liability for sexual harassment.

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Question 20

Harassment where the employee's response to the harassment is considered in granting employment benefits is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hostile environment harassment. 
B)  ​mental harassment. 
C)  ​defamation. 
D)  ​quid pro quo harassment.

Exam 7: Gender and Family Issues:title VII and Other Legislation

In Nevada Dept.of Human Resources v.Hibbs, the Supreme Court held that the Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution does not grant the states immunity from suits for damages by employees under which of the following acts?​

What is the provision under Title VII with respect to gender discrimination? Explain "gender-plus" discrimination.

In Spalding v.University of Washington and A......v.State of Washington, the U..Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that a plaintiff bringing a Gunther-type claim under Title VII must establish the evidence of:

What is gender discrimination?

The provision that men and women performing substantially equal work should be paid equally is part of the:

Employees seeking to take a leave under provisions of the FMLA must give notice of the leave to their employer at least thirty days in advance of the leave when the need for the leave is foreseeable.

Explain the provision of the Equal Pay Act.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that women should be paid more than men even if they perform substantially equal work in same establishment.

______ state(s) that employers are liable for sexual harassment by supervisory or managerial employees or co-workers and may also be liable for harassment by coworkers or even nonemployees under certain circumstances.

What are the conditions to receive family temporary disability insurance benefits?​

In Kouba v.Allstate Insurance Co. the U..Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that using an employee's prior salary to determine pay for employees in a training program was not precluded by the:

When should an employee give notice for leave under FMLA?

Explain the leave provision under FMLA.

Samantha worked as an ocean lifeguard for the Marine Safety Section of the Parks and Recreation Department.Her immediate supervisor was Bruce.Bruce repeatedly touched Samantha without invitation and passed sexual comments on her.In this case, Samantha has a legal remedy in the form of:

What is Bona Fide Occupational Qualification?

There is no provision for employers' defense under The Equal Pay Act.

An employer who requires women to wear a uniform but has no such requirement for men violates Title VII of Civil Rights Act.

What is sexual harassment? Explain employer liability for sexual harassment.

Harassment where the employee's response to the harassment is considered in granting employment benefits is called:

In Nevada Dept.of Human Resources v.Hibbs, the Supreme Court held that the Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution does not grant the states immunity from suits for damages by employees under which of the following acts?

What are the conditions to receive family temporary disability insurance benefits?