Question 1

Eliana and Fausto work on the loading dock for Grange Co-op Crop Storage. Fausto has a disability. Eliana has seniority. Fausto requests a transfer,which would represent an accommodation for his disability. But when an opening occurs,Grange transfers Eliana on the basis of her seniority. Most likely

Accepted Answer

A) Eliana's seniority is a good defense. 
B) Fausto's disability is a sufficient basis for relief. 
C) Grange's action was a business necessity. 
D) Grange's action was a reasonable accommodation.

Question 2

Intentional discrimination by an employer against an employee is known as disparate-treatment discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For an employer to successfully defend against a charge of a supervisor's sexual harassment,the plaintiff-employee must have taken a tangible employment action against the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sexual harassment occurs when sexual favors are demanded in return for job opportunities,promotions,salary increases,or other benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits only intentional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sara believes that she was rejected for a position at Trek n' Travel Agency on the basis of her race. Sara files a suit against Trek n' Travel under the Civil Rights Act. To es-tablish a prima facie case of employment discrimi-nation,Sara must show all of the following except that

Accepted Answer

A) she is a member of a protected class. 
B) she applied and was qualified for the job in question. 
C) she was rejected for a position by Trek n' Travel. 
D) other persons of her race hold similar positions with other similar employers.

Question 7

There is no way for an employer to avoid liability for online harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Gala and Hoyt are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc. Under the Equal Pay Act,IT Business Solutions can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A) merit. 
B) job descriptions. 
C) substantial equality of skill,effort,and responsibility. 
D) gender.

Question 9

Employers can require employees to participate in any religious activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Equal Pay Act and other federal laws prohibit employers from engaging in gender-based wage discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Deep Sea Fishing Corporation meets all of the requirements to be subject to the federal employment discrimination laws. These laws re-strict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A) experience. 
B) gender. 
C) intelligence 
D) skill.

Question 12

Sweet Air Filtration Products Company,a major supplier of air filters sold throughout the United States,employs one hundred workers at its principal manufacturing plant. The plant is located in Thunder Bay,which has a population that is 50 percent white and 25 percent African American,with the balance Hispanic American,Asian American,and others. Sweet Air requires a high school diploma as a condition of employment for its cleaning crew. Three-fourths of the white population completed high school,compared with only one-fourth of those in the minority groups. Sweet Air has an all-white cleaning crew. Has Sweet Air violated the Civil Rights Act? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sweet Air Filtration Products Company,a major supplier...

Question 13

Mirena,a female,and Neil,a male,are employees of Operational Tech Processes Corporation. Mirena regularly e-mails sexually explicit images to Neal via Operational Tech's network. Neil finds this offensive. This is

Accepted Answer

A) hostile-environment harassment. 
B) not harassment or any form of discrimination. 
C) quid pro quo harassment. 
D) same-gender harassment.

Question 14

Free-Flo Pipes & Plumbing Corporation is a private employer involved in an employment discrimination suit under the Civil Rights Act. Punitive damages may be recovered against Free-Flo only if the employer

Accepted Answer

A) acted with malice or reckless indifference. 
B) can easily afford to pay the amount. 
C) has one hundred or more employees. 
D) consents.

Question 15

Artur,who has a disability,is an employee of Banquet & Event Facilities & Services,Inc. After the installation of new doors on the entrance to Banquet's hall,Artur finds it nearly impossible to enter and exit. For repeatedly failing to be on time,Banquet replaces Artur with Carter,who does not have a disability.
-To successfully defend against Artur's claim,Banquet will have to show that

Accepted Answer

A) Artur consistently failed to meet the essential requirements of his job. 
B) Banquet cannot make changes to the doors without undue hardship. 
C) Carter is qualified for Artur's position. 
D) the doors were not installed as an act of intentional discrimination.

Question 16

Ruta is a supervisor for Subs & Suds,a restaurant. Tim is a Subs employee. The owner announces that some employees will be discharged. Ruta tells Tim that for sexual favors she will give him an excellent performance review and recommend a raise. This is

Accepted Answer

A) harassment on the basis of sexual orientation. 
B) hostile-environment harassment. 
C) not harassment. 
D) quid pro quo harassment.

Question 17

Solar Power Panels Corporation requires its employees to have a high school diploma,claiming a connection between a high school education and job performance. In a suit against Solar Power under the Civil Rights Act,this is shown to have a discriminatory effect. Solar Power has

Accepted Answer

A) a seniority system defense. 
B) a bona fide occupational qualification defense. 
C) a business necessity defense. 
D) no defense.

Question 18

Qiana is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Rescue Vehicles Sales & Service Inc. Qiana's supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit. This is

Accepted Answer

A) a constructive discharge on the basis of gender discrimination. 
B) a harassing discharge on the basis of treatment discrimination. 
C) a voluntary discharge on the basis of impact discrimination. 
D) none of the choices.

Question 19

Punitive damages are not available in cases of intentional discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Elsa participates in an investigation into possible violations of the Civil Rights Act at Foundry,Inc.,where she works. As a result,Elsa's employer demotes her. Elsa can file a

Accepted Answer

A) harassment complaint. 
B) retaliation claim. 
C) constructive discharge claim. 
D) disparate-impact discrimination claim.

Exam 29: Employment Discrimination

Intentional discrimination by an employer against an employee is known as disparate-treatment discrimination.

For an employer to successfully defend against a charge of a supervisor's sexual harassment,the plaintiff-employee must have taken a tangible employment action against the supervisor.

Sexual harassment occurs when sexual favors are demanded in return for job opportunities,promotions,salary increases,or other benefits.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits only intentional discrimination.

Sara believes that she was rejected for a position at Trek n' Travel Agency on the basis of her race. Sara files a suit against Trek n' Travel under the Civil Rights Act. To es-tablish a prima facie case of employment discrimi-nation,Sara must show all of the following except that

There is no way for an employer to avoid liability for online harassment.

Gala and Hoyt are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc. Under the Equal Pay Act,IT Business Solutions can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Employers can require employees to participate in any religious activity.

The Equal Pay Act and other federal laws prohibit employers from engaging in gender-based wage discrimination.

Deep Sea Fishing Corporation meets all of the requirements to be subject to the federal employment discrimination laws. These laws re-strict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of

Mirena,a female,and Neil,a male,are employees of Operational Tech Processes Corporation. Mirena regularly e-mails sexually explicit images to Neal via Operational Tech's network. Neil finds this offensive. This is

Free-Flo Pipes & Plumbing Corporation is a private employer involved in an employment discrimination suit under the Civil Rights Act. Punitive damages may be recovered against Free-Flo only if the employer

Ruta is a supervisor for Subs & Suds,a restaurant. Tim is a Subs employee. The owner announces that some employees will be discharged. Ruta tells Tim that for sexual favors she will give him an excellent performance review and recommend a raise. This is

Solar Power Panels Corporation requires its employees to have a high school diploma,claiming a connection between a high school education and job performance. In a suit against Solar Power under the Civil Rights Act,this is shown to have a discriminatory effect. Solar Power has

Qiana is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Rescue Vehicles Sales & Service Inc. Qiana's supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit. This is

Punitive damages are not available in cases of intentional discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Elsa participates in an investigation into possible violations of the Civil Rights Act at Foundry,Inc.,where she works. As a result,Elsa's employer demotes her. Elsa can file a