Question 1

Examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) do not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  mandatory retirement of workers over age of 55. 
B)  denial of promotion of a worker age of 50. 
C)  denial of promotion of a worker age of 55. 
D)  transfer of a worker age of 30 and under. 
A)  mandatory retirement of workers over age of 55. 
B)  denial of promotion of a worker age of 50. 
C)  denial of promotion of a worker age of 55. 
D)  transfer of a worker age of 30 and under. D

Question 2

Bruce is an employee of the Regus Group of Companies.His employer was not satisfied with performance and warned Bruce that if he could not improve his productivity,he should consider voluntary retirement since he was already 58 years of age.Within two days of receiving the warning,Bruce was given a notice by the human resources division asking him to submit his resignation without offering any early retirement benefits.In this instance,the employer violated both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Health management Act. 
B)  Americans with Disabilities Act. 
C)  Fair Equity Management Act. 
D)  Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. 
A)  Health management Act. 
B)  Americans with Disabilities Act. 
C)  Fair Equity Management Act. 
D)  Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. D

Question 3

In O'Connor v.Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp.,the court of appeal said that the plaintiff was not able to form a prima facie case of alleged violation because the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

Accepted Answer

A)  applies to employees of age 40 and above. 
B)  does not provide for disparate impact cases against older officers. 
C) did not require the employer to demonstrate any intention to discriminate. 
D) focuses on the effects of the action on the employee rather than the motivation for the action of the employer. 
A)  applies to employees of age 40 and above. 
B)  does not provide for disparate impact cases against older officers. 
C) did not require the employer to demonstrate any intention to discriminate. 
D) focuses on the effects of the action on the employee rather than the motivation for the action of the employer. A

Question 4

In Astoria Federal Savings & Loan v.Solimino,if the state or local EEO agency has ruled that the employee was not the victim of age discrimination; an individual can file an age discrimination suit in:

Accepted Answer

A)  circuit court. 
B)  court of appeals.. 
C)  federal court. 
D)  district court. 
A)  circuit court. 
B)  court of appeals.. 
C)  federal court. 
D)  district court.

Question 5

In Western Air Lines v.Criswell,Western claimed the mandatory retirement age for flight engineers was:

Accepted Answer

A)  a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification. 
B)  based on customer preference. 
C)  enforceable by company policy. 
D)  just prior to his or her 50?? birthday. 
A)  a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification. 
B)  based on customer preference. 
C)  enforceable by company policy. 
D)  just prior to his or her 50?? birthday.

Question 6

The complaint of an alleged ADEA violation must be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within:

Accepted Answer

A)  60 days. 
B)  180 days. 
C)  190 days. 
D)  300 days. 
A)  60 days. 
B)  180 days. 
C)  190 days. 
D)  300 days.

Question 7

Provide examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Accepted Answer

Examples of violations under Age Discrim

Question 8

What is meant by "reasonable factors other than age"? Give an example of how this might help employers?

Accepted Answer

The ADEA allows employers to differentia

Question 9

A plaintiff who alleges violation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must establish:

Accepted Answer

A)  directed verdict. 
B)  privacy of contract. 
C)  a prima facie case. 
D)  a suo moto case. 
A)  directed verdict. 
B)  privacy of contract. 
C)  a prima facie case. 
D)  a suo moto case.

Question 10

What are the exemptions and defenses available for employers when a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case of age discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Employer can strengthen his case by givi

Question 11

Back pay and liquidated damages recovered under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as remedies are subjected to:

Accepted Answer

A)  wealth tax. 
B)  gift tax. 
C)  income tax. 
D)  property tax. 
A)  wealth tax. 
B)  gift tax. 
C)  income tax. 
D)  property tax.

Question 12

When the plaintiff has established a prima facie case of age discrimination,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provides some specific exemptions,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  action pursuant to monetary benefits. 
B)  employers' right to use their discretion in firing or hiring employees. 
C)  immunity from suits by private individual. 
D)  actions pursuant to a bona fide seniority system. 
A)  action pursuant to monetary benefits. 
B)  employers' right to use their discretion in firing or hiring employees. 
C)  immunity from suits by private individual. 
D)  actions pursuant to a bona fide seniority system.

Question 13

What is bona fide seniority or benefit plan? What is its significance?

Accepted Answer

The ADEA allows an employer to observe t

Question 14

What are the remedies available for plaintiffs under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Accepted Answer

Remedies available for plainti

Question 15

In Oubre v.Entergy Operations,Inc,both sides conceded the release the employee signed did not comply with the requirements of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. 
B)  Americans with Disability Act. 
C)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. 
D)  National Labor Relation Act. 
A)  The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. 
B)  Americans with Disability Act. 
C)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. 
D)  National Labor Relation Act.

Question 16

All of the following are direct impacts of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) except:

Accepted Answer

A)  applies to employers, labor unions, and employment agencies. 
B)  prohibits the voluntary retirement of employees. 
C)  provide for some limited exceptions. 
D)  recognizes that age may be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ). 
A)  applies to employers, labor unions, and employment agencies. 
B)  prohibits the voluntary retirement of employees. 
C)  provide for some limited exceptions. 
D)  recognizes that age may be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

Question 17

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides for suits by the responsible government agency against non federal employees.In this instance:

Accepted Answer

A)  the EEOC must attempt to settle the complaint voluntarily before filing suit. 
B)  the time limitation for the required conciliation effort is sixty days. 
C)  the 1991 amendments to the ADEA enforced the previous time limits spelled out for suits by the EEOC. 
D)  at present, the courts are split on the question of when the EEOC suit must be filed. 
A)  the EEOC must attempt to settle the complaint voluntarily before filing suit. 
B)  the time limitation for the required conciliation effort is sixty days. 
C)  the 1991 amendments to the ADEA enforced the previous time limits spelled out for suits by the EEOC. 
D)  at present, the courts are split on the question of when the EEOC suit must be filed.

Question 18

A recruitment agency was hiring customer support executives.Rolin and Rhonda were both interviewed for the position,however 42-year-old Rolin was rejected despite his experience and educational credentials since the agency felt he was "too old and did not fit the young and perky image required of customer support executives".Twenty-three year old Rhonda was selected,though she lacked experience and relevant education.In this instance,the recruitment agency has clearly violated the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Labor Standard Act. 
B)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act. 
C)  National Labor Relations Act. 
D)  Equal Pay Act. 
A)  Fair Labor Standard Act. 
B)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act. 
C)  National Labor Relations Act. 
D)  Equal Pay Act.

Question 19

What is the procedure by which a federal employee can file the complaint of alleged violation under ADEA?

Accepted Answer

A federal employee agency must file the

Question 20

Carl is working as a ground staff for Ramset airlines since five years and his employer refused to complete his annual appraisal since he was over fifty years of age.He filed suit alleging violation under Age Discrimination in Employment Act.The court decided in favor of Carl and also ordered for remedies such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  back pay. 
B)  liquidated damages and legal fees. 
C)  increment of salary. 
D)  reinstatement. 
A)  back pay. 
B)  liquidated damages and legal fees. 
C)  increment of salary. 
D)  reinstatement.

Examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) do not include:

In O'Connor v.Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp.,the court of appeal said that the plaintiff was not able to form a prima facie case of alleged violation because the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

In Astoria Federal Savings & Loan v.Solimino,if the state or local EEO agency has ruled that the employee was not the victim of age discrimination; an individual can file an age discrimination suit in:

In Western Air Lines v.Criswell,Western claimed the mandatory retirement age for flight engineers was:

The complaint of an alleged ADEA violation must be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within:

Provide examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

What is meant by "reasonable factors other than age"? Give an example of how this might help employers?

A plaintiff who alleges violation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must establish:

What are the exemptions and defenses available for employers when a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case of age discrimination?

Back pay and liquidated damages recovered under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as remedies are subjected to:

When the plaintiff has established a prima facie case of age discrimination,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provides some specific exemptions,such as:

What is bona fide seniority or benefit plan? What is its significance?

What are the remedies available for plaintiffs under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

In Oubre v.Entergy Operations,Inc,both sides conceded the release the employee signed did not comply with the requirements of the:

All of the following are direct impacts of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) except:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides for suits by the responsible government agency against non federal employees.In this instance:

What is the procedure by which a federal employee can file the complaint of alleged violation under ADEA?

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Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based On Disability

Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

The fair labor standards act

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Exam 9: Discrimination Based on Age

Examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) do not include:

In O'Connor v.Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp.,the court of appeal said that the plaintiff was not able to form a prima facie case of alleged violation because the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

In Astoria Federal Savings & Loan v.Solimino,if the state or local EEO agency has ruled that the employee was not the victim of age discrimination; an individual can file an age discrimination suit in:

In Western Air Lines v.Criswell,Western claimed the mandatory retirement age for flight engineers was:

The complaint of an alleged ADEA violation must be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within:

Provide examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

What is meant by "reasonable factors other than age"? Give an example of how this might help employers?

A plaintiff who alleges violation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must establish:

What are the exemptions and defenses available for employers when a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case of age discrimination?

Back pay and liquidated damages recovered under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as remedies are subjected to:

When the plaintiff has established a prima facie case of age discrimination,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provides some specific exemptions,such as:

What is bona fide seniority or benefit plan? What is its significance?

What are the remedies available for plaintiffs under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

In Oubre v.Entergy Operations,Inc,both sides conceded the release the employee signed did not comply with the requirements of the:

All of the following are direct impacts of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) except:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides for suits by the responsible government agency against non federal employees.In this instance:

What is the procedure by which a federal employee can file the complaint of alleged violation under ADEA?

First The Forest, Then The Trees: An Overview Of Employment And Labor Law

Employment Contracts And Wrongful Discharge

Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Employee Privacy Rights In The 21st Century

The Global Perspective: International Employment Law And American Immigration Policy

Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Race Discrimination

Gender And Family Issues: Title Vii And Other Legislation

Discrimination Based On Religion And National Origin & Procedures Under

Discrimination Based On Disability

Other Eeo And Employment Legislation: Federal And State Laws

The Rise Of Organized Labor And Its Regulatory Framework

The Unionization Process

Unfair Labor Practices By Employers And Unions

Collective Bargaining

Picketing And Strikes

The Enforcement And Administration Of The Collective Agreement

The Rights Of Union Members

Public Sector Labor Relations

Occupational Safety And Health

The employee’ s safety nets: unemployment and workers’ compensation social security and retirement plans

The fair labor standards act

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