Question 1

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)of 1967 prohibits age discrimination against employees or job applicants who are:

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 40 years old 
B)  at least 55 years old 
C)  under 21 years old 
D)  younger than any other employee 
A)  at least 40 years old 
B)  at least 55 years old 
C)  under 21 years old 
D)  younger than any other employee A

Question 2

Affirmative action programs have arisen from all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Title VII requirements 
B)  Litigation 
C)  Voluntary employer action 
D)  Government contracts 
A)  Title VII requirements 
B)  Litigation 
C)  Voluntary employer action 
D)  Government contracts A

Question 3

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C)  If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer,she may not file a lawsuit. 
D)  Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects. 
A)  Laura is required to first submit her claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  Laura must first submit her claim to a state civil rights commission before she may proceed with her lawsuit. 
C)  If the EEOC determines Laura has no case against her employer,she may not file a lawsuit. 
D)  Laura may initiate a lawsuit or file with the EEOC as she so elects. A

Question 4

The Equal Pay Act requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees in the same job title to receive equal pay. 
B)  All employees to receive the same percentage raise each year. 
C)  Employees of each gender to receive equal pay for equal experience and equal work. 
D)  A fair distribution of benefits to all employees. 
A)  All employees in the same job title to receive equal pay. 
B)  All employees to receive the same percentage raise each year. 
C)  Employees of each gender to receive equal pay for equal experience and equal work. 
D)  A fair distribution of benefits to all employees.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an available remedy for infractions of Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A)  job reinstatement 
B)  reasonable attorney fees 
C)  punitive damages up to $1 million 
D)  retroactive seniority 
A)  job reinstatement 
B)  reasonable attorney fees 
C)  punitive damages up to $1 million 
D)  retroactive seniority

Question 6

Discrimination in the workplace on the basis of age is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Affirmative action programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are required if needed to overcome specific past discrimination. 
B)  are permissible only if they have time limits and nondiscriminatory alternatives are not available. 
C)  result only from litigation or from Executive Order 11246. 
D)  were found to be no longer permissible as a result of a 1995 Supreme Court decision. 
A)  are required if needed to overcome specific past discrimination. 
B)  are permissible only if they have time limits and nondiscriminatory alternatives are not available. 
C)  result only from litigation or from Executive Order 11246. 
D)  were found to be no longer permissible as a result of a 1995 Supreme Court decision.

Question 8

A disparate impact case involves a rule that,on its face,is not discriminatory,but in practice excludes too many people in a protected group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the Title VII requirements on affirmative action,and identify three sources of affirmative action programs.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action is not required by Ti

Question 10

Mackey wants to work as a security guard. However the employer hires Wanda instead.The primary reason the employer chose Wanda is her gender. What is the best defense against Mackey's sex discrimination suit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wanda will supervise girls and be responsible for searching female employees when necessary. 
B)  Wanda is more attractive than Mackey. 
C)  Wanda is stronger than Mackey 
D)  Wanda studied as a nun. 
A)  Wanda will supervise girls and be responsible for searching female employees when necessary. 
B)  Wanda is more attractive than Mackey. 
C)  Wanda is stronger than Mackey 
D)  Wanda studied as a nun.

Question 11

ADA reasonable accommodations may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  modification of equipment. 
B)  ramps for accessibility. 
C)  flexible work schedules. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  modification of equipment. 
B)  ramps for accessibility. 
C)  flexible work schedules. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

Affirmative action is required by Title VII to remedy past discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In determining if an accommodation is reasonable,the courts will look at absolute cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The plaintiff in a disparate treatment case must prove that an employer or potential employer discriminated against her because of her sex,race,color,religion,or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Equal Pay Act prohibits salary differences based upon gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As with Title VII,a plaintiff under the Americans with Disabilities Act must first file a charge with the EEOC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Betty wants to hire a secretary who is "mature." In particular, she wants to hire a woman with experience and whose children are grown (so she will not have to be staying home with sick children, etc.). She also wants to make sure the woman is of "sound, Christian character, with solid morals."
To find such an employee, she ran the following ad in the newspaper: "Secretary. Excellent Pay. Quiet professional office. Must not have young children. Must not be opposed to Christian work ethic. References required. 555-1111 or write to P.O. Box 114, Ourtown, USA."
Discuss the legal issues raised by Betty's ad.

Accepted Answer

Though her intent is to find a woman emp

Question 18

Valid defenses to charges of discrimination include all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Merit 
B)  Seniority 
C)  Test scores 
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
A)  Merit 
B)  Seniority 
C)  Test scores 
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification

Question 19

Mark was refused employment at a Christian Bookstore because he was not a "born-again Christian." If Mark brings a Title VII action against the bookstore,its best defense would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  they did not discriminate against a protected category 
B)  Title VII doesn't apply to private businesses 
C)  being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational requirement 
D)  they could not reasonably accommodate Mark. 
A)  they did not discriminate against a protected category 
B)  Title VII doesn't apply to private businesses 
C)  being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational requirement 
D)  they could not reasonably accommodate Mark.

Question 20

The Jesperson v.Harrahs case involved the issue:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether female bartenders could be force to work only in the restaurant area behind the scenes when they were pregnant. 
B)  Whether female employees could be forced to wear makeup while working. 
C)  Could be forced to change jobs to cocktail waitress when the image of the club was changed. 
D)  Could wear her body piercing at work. 
A)  Whether female bartenders could be force to work only in the restaurant area behind the scenes when they were pregnant. 
B)  Whether female employees could be forced to wear makeup while working. 
C)  Could be forced to change jobs to cocktail waitress when the image of the club was changed. 
D)  Could wear her body piercing at work.

Exam 19: Employment Discrimination

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)of 1967 prohibits age discrimination against employees or job applicants who are:

Affirmative action programs have arisen from all of the following except:

Laura intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer.Which of the following is true?

The Equal Pay Act requires:

Which of the following is NOT an available remedy for infractions of Title VII?

Discrimination in the workplace on the basis of age is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Affirmative action programs:

A disparate impact case involves a rule that,on its face,is not discriminatory,but in practice excludes too many people in a protected group.

Explain the Title VII requirements on affirmative action,and identify three sources of affirmative action programs.

Mackey wants to work as a security guard. However the employer hires Wanda instead.The primary reason the employer chose Wanda is her gender. What is the best defense against Mackey's sex discrimination suit?

ADA reasonable accommodations may include:

Affirmative action is required by Title VII to remedy past discrimination.

In determining if an accommodation is reasonable,the courts will look at absolute cost.

The plaintiff in a disparate treatment case must prove that an employer or potential employer discriminated against her because of her sex,race,color,religion,or national origin.

The Equal Pay Act prohibits salary differences based upon gender.

As with Title VII,a plaintiff under the Americans with Disabilities Act must first file a charge with the EEOC.

Valid defenses to charges of discrimination include all of the following,except:

Mark was refused employment at a Christian Bookstore because he was not a "born-again Christian." If Mark brings a Title VII action against the bookstore,its best defense would be:

The Jesperson v.Harrahs case involved the issue:

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