Question 1

Which of the following acts states that employers cannot retaliate against employees for either "opposing" a perceived illegal employment practice or "participating in a proceeding" related to an alleged illegal employment practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Pay Act 
B) Fair Labor Standards Act 
C) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E) Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Question 2

East West Airlines has in its affirmative action plan that 255 men and 40 percent minorities will be hired within the next 2 years.This is an example of goals and timetables because it

Accepted Answer

A) compares the race,sex,and ethnic composition of an employer's workforce with that of the available labor supply. 
B) specifies the amount that an organization has spent to train an employee. 
C) defines whether an employee can be a member of any of the labor unions. 
D) specifies the percentage of women and minorities that an employer seeks to have in each job group. 
E) defines the minimum standards that an employee should have to be part of an organization.

Question 3

Discuss the four major components of an Occupational Safety and Health Act inspection.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The standard deviation rule uses the mode of the distribution to determine disparate impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)or a similar state agency within ________ days of the incident.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 60 
C) 180 
D) 270 
E) 365

Question 6

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,what is the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees?

Accepted Answer

A) $30,000 
B) $150,000 
C) $50,000 
D) $450,000 
E) $200,000

Question 7

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent reverse discrimination by abolishing affirmative action. 
B) base all its employment policies on merit and fitness. 
C) prevent privatization of banking and financial services. 
D) base all its selections on methods such as quantitative techniques. 
E) abolish personal interviews as a method of selecting federal employees.

Question 8

The Occupational Safety and Health Act assigned the responsibility for inspecting employers,applying the standards,and levying fines to the Department of Health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true about how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)responds to a claim of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) If the EEOC determines that discrimination has taken place in a private firm,it can investigate the discrimination but cannot file a suit. 
B) If the EEOC either does not believe a complaint to be valid or fails to complete the investigation,it issues a ruling preventing the complainant from pursuing legal action in federal court. 
C) If the EEOC cannot come to an agreement with an offending employer,it can issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim. 
D) If the EEOC cannot come to an agreement with an offending employer,it will collect a hefty fine,which it will pass on to the complainant. 
E) If the EEOC discovers any discriminatory practice,it will urge the federal government to bar the offending firm from doing business with federal agencies.

Question 10

Camille is a single woman who just found out she is expecting her first child.Her boss tells her according to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,she is not entitled to benefits.The boss is correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of

Accepted Answer

A) 30. 
B) 35. 
C) 40. 
D) 18. 
E) 15.

Question 12

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has three major responsibilities: investigating and resolving discrimination complaints,gathering information,and issuing guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recently a few southern state confederate monuments have been removed.There were many protests on both sides.Which amendment did those in favor most likely cite?

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth Amendment 
B) First Amendment 
C) Fifteenth Amendment 
D) Thirteenth Amendment 
E) Fourteenth Amendment

Question 14

Sanjay is the manager at a restaurant and offers to promote Linda,a waitress at the same restaurant,in return for sexual favors.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable accommodation. 
B) glass ceiling. 
C) disparate treatment. 
D) prima facie. 
E) quid pro quo harassment.

Question 15

Compare and contrast the four-fifths rule and the standard deviation rule.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted individuals the

Accepted Answer

A) freedom from cruel and unusual punishments. 
B) right to carry weapons for self-defense. 
C) right to sue governmental authorities. 
D) right to enter into and enforce a contract. 
E) freedom to elect members of Parliament.

Question 17

Which of the following agencies is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints,gathering information,and issuing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Employee Opportunity Commission 
B) U)S.Department of Labor 
C) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
D) U)S.Department of Commerce 
E) Labor Commission

Question 18

The job hazard analysis technique is a breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Saturn Inc.,a large manufacturing firm,is a male-dominated organization.Julia,who works for Saturn,interacts predominantly with male employees,who frequently make sexist remarks.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) disparate treatment. 
B) disparate impact. 
C) glass ceiling. 
D) quid pro quo. 
E) a hostile working environment.

Question 20

The EEOC analyzes EEO-1 reports to look for patterns of discrimination,especially in companies with a minimum of ________ employees.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 100 
C) 50 
D) 80 
E) 25

Exam 3: The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

Which of the following acts states that employers cannot retaliate against employees for either "opposing" a perceived illegal employment practice or "participating in a proceeding" related to an alleged illegal employment practice?

East West Airlines has in its affirmative action plan that 255 men and 40 percent minorities will be hired within the next 2 years.This is an example of goals and timetables because it

Discuss the four major components of an Occupational Safety and Health Act inspection.

The standard deviation rule uses the mode of the distribution to determine disparate impact.

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a similar state agency within ________ days of the incident.

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,what is the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees?

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to

The Occupational Safety and Health Act assigned the responsibility for inspecting employers,applying the standards,and levying fines to the Department of Health.

Which of the following is true about how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) responds to a claim of discrimination?

Camille is a single woman who just found out she is expecting her first child.Her boss tells her according to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,she is not entitled to benefits.The boss is correct.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has three major responsibilities: investigating and resolving discrimination complaints,gathering information,and issuing guidelines.

Recently a few southern state confederate monuments have been removed.There were many protests on both sides.Which amendment did those in favor most likely cite?

Sanjay is the manager at a restaurant and offers to promote Linda,a waitress at the same restaurant,in return for sexual favors.This is an example of

Compare and contrast the four-fifths rule and the standard deviation rule.

Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted individuals the

Which of the following agencies is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints,gathering information,and issuing guidelines?

The job hazard analysis technique is a breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury.

Saturn Inc.,a large manufacturing firm,is a male-dominated organization.Julia,who works for Saturn,interacts predominantly with male employees,who frequently make sexist remarks.This is an example of

The EEOC analyzes EEO-1 reports to look for patterns of discrimination,especially in companies with a minimum of ________ employees.