Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,a person with a disabling illness

Accepted Answer

A) is not considered disabled once the illness is being managed with medicines. 
B) is not considered disabled unless there is no known cure. 
C) is considered disabled,but only at times when hospitalization is required for treatment. 
D) is considered disabled,even if the illness is under control. 
A) is not considered disabled once the illness is being managed with medicines. 
B) is not considered disabled unless there is no known cure. 
C) is considered disabled,but only at times when hospitalization is required for treatment. 
D) is considered disabled,even if the illness is under control. D

Question 2

What are three general defenses an employer can raise if sued for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

An employer can defend a Title VII case by establishing that an alleged discrimination was based on (a)merit,(b)seniority,or (c)a bona fide occupational qualification.An employer is not liable under Title VII if it shows that the person favored was the most qualified.Test results,education,or productivity can demonstrate merit if they relate to the job in question.A legitimate seniority system is legal,even if it perpetuates past discrimination.An employer may establish discriminatory job requirements if they are essential to the position in question.

Question 3

Discuss the two categories of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

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There are two categories of sexual harassment: 
Quid Pro Quo.From a Latin phrase that means "one thing in return for another," quid pro quo harassment occurs if any aspect of a job is made contingent upon sexual activity. 
Hostile Work Environment.An employee has a valid claim of sexual harassment if sexual talk and activity are so pervasive that they interfere with her (or his)ability to work.Courts have found that offensive jokes,intrusive comments about clothes or body parts,and public displays of pornographic pictures can create a hostile environment.

Question 4

An employer would be expected to make reasonable accommodations for a disabled worker,such as

Accepted Answer

A) creating a new job that the worker can do. 
B) adapting the work environment for all employees so the disabled worker doesn't feel segregated or stigmatized. 
C) providing transportation to and from the worker's home. 
D) allowing a part-time schedule. 
A) creating a new job that the worker can do. 
B) adapting the work environment for all employees so the disabled worker doesn't feel segregated or stigmatized. 
C) providing transportation to and from the worker's home. 
D) allowing a part-time schedule.

Question 5

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Supreme Court in the Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held that

Accepted Answer

A) for there to be sexual harassment,the conduct must affect an employee's psychological well-being. 
B) conduct need not affect an employee's psychological well-being to constitute sexual harassment. 
C) Title VII does not apply to sexual harassment cases. 
D) Title VII does not apply to same-sex harassment. 
A) for there to be sexual harassment,the conduct must affect an employee's psychological well-being. 
B) conduct need not affect an employee's psychological well-being to constitute sexual harassment. 
C) Title VII does not apply to sexual harassment cases. 
D) Title VII does not apply to same-sex harassment.

Question 7

Alfred has been working for Canyon,Inc.for 12 years,with regular positive performance reviews and promotions.Roger has only been working for Canyon for 3 years.Alfred also has more management qualifications,yet when a management position is open,Alfred's supervisor advises that Alfred should NOT be promoted to that position.His reason is that he has recently learned that Alfred regularly attends a Narcotics Anonymous support group.Although Alfred has been clean for 16 years,there is fear that he could relapse.What is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Canyon is allowed to make past drug abuse a barrier to managment positions. 
B) Although Canyon's behavior is unethical,it is not prohibited. 
C) Canyon's behavior is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D) Canyon's behavior is not prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act,but it is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
A) Canyon is allowed to make past drug abuse a barrier to managment positions. 
B) Although Canyon's behavior is unethical,it is not prohibited. 
C) Canyon's behavior is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D) Canyon's behavior is not prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act,but it is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Question 8

Race may be a bona fide occupational qualification when the employee will be working with children of a different race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to plaintiffs alleging racial discrimination and filing under the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

Accepted Answer

A) a four-year statute of liminations 
B) unlimited compensatory and punitive damages 
C) assistance in filing from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D) applicability to all employees,not just those with 15 or more employees 
A) a four-year statute of liminations 
B) unlimited compensatory and punitive damages 
C) assistance in filing from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D) applicability to all employees,not just those with 15 or more employees

Question 10

Which of the following are remedies available to a successful plaintiff under Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A) Hiring,reinstatement,and back pay 
B) Front pay,reasonable attorney fees 
C) Compensatory and punitive damages 
D) All of the above are remedies under Title VII 
A) Hiring,reinstatement,and back pay 
B) Front pay,reasonable attorney fees 
C) Compensatory and punitive damages 
D) All of the above are remedies under Title VII

Question 11

Regarding Title VII,the Supreme Court ruled that an employer may only discriminate against a woman if the position she is seeking has been historically occupied by a male more than 75 percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are four types of illegal activity under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Which choice lists these four?
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Accepted Answer

A) disparate treatment,disparate impact,hostile environment,and retaliation 
B) disparate employment,unfair promotions,hostile environment,and unfair firing 
C) false reports,retaliation,prima facie discrimination,sexual harrassment 
D) religious disparaging,racial profiling,sexual harrassment,unfair promotions 
A) disparate treatment,disparate impact,hostile environment,and retaliation 
B) disparate employment,unfair promotions,hostile environment,and unfair firing 
C) false reports,retaliation,prima facie discrimination,sexual harrassment 
D) religious disparaging,racial profiling,sexual harrassment,unfair promotions

Question 13

An employer may be liable for an employee's sexual harassment if

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A) The supervisor scheduled the plaintiff and defendant to work together. 
B) The defendant showed signs of being distraught over the harassment. 
C) The plaintiff suffered a "tangible employment action" such as firing or demotion. 
D) Any of the above. 
A) The supervisor scheduled the plaintiff and defendant to work together. 
B) The defendant showed signs of being distraught over the harassment. 
C) The plaintiff suffered a "tangible employment action" such as firing or demotion. 
D) Any of the above.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

In order to be considered sexual harassment,the questionable behavior must be directed at a co-worker of the opposite gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The EEOC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Race 
C) Color 
D) Educational level 
A) Age 
B) Race 
C) Color 
D) Educational level

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE in cases based on claims of disparate treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff must prove that the defendant intentionally discriminated. 
B) The defendant must have made a disparaging remark about the plaintiff. 
C) The defendant must prove that the plaintiff is not qualified for the position. 
D) The plaintiff must prove that he or she was discriminated against because of his or her education level. 
A) The plaintiff must prove that the defendant intentionally discriminated. 
B) The defendant must have made a disparaging remark about the plaintiff. 
C) The defendant must prove that the plaintiff is not qualified for the position. 
D) The plaintiff must prove that he or she was discriminated against because of his or her education level.

Question 19

A rule that is not automatically discriminatory,but which may be discriminatory in practice because it excludes too many people in a protected group is considered​

Accepted Answer

A) disparate treatment. 
B) prima facie discrimination. 
C) unbalanced treatment. 
D) disparate impact. 
A) disparate treatment. 
B) prima facie discrimination. 
C) unbalanced treatment. 
D) disparate impact.

Question 20

Which statute prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the federal government,federal contractors,and all entities that receive federal funds?​

Accepted Answer

A) The Civil Rights Act of 1866 
B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 
A) The Civil Rights Act of 1866 
B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

Exam 27: Employment and Discrimination

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,a person with a disabling illness

What are three general defenses an employer can raise if sued for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Discuss the two categories of sexual harassment.

An employer would be expected to make reasonable accommodations for a disabled worker,such as

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility under similar working conditions.

The Supreme Court in the Teresa Harris v.Forklift Systems,Inc.case held that

Race may be a bona fide occupational qualification when the employee will be working with children of a different race.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to plaintiffs alleging racial discrimination and filing under the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

Which of the following are remedies available to a successful plaintiff under Title VII?

Regarding Title VII,the Supreme Court ruled that an employer may only discriminate against a woman if the position she is seeking has been historically occupied by a male more than 75 percent of the time.

There are four types of illegal activity under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Which choice lists these four? ​

An employer may be liable for an employee's sexual harassment if

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

In order to be considered sexual harassment,the questionable behavior must be directed at a co-worker of the opposite gender.

The EEOC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing Title VII.

Which of the following may be a legitimate,nondiscriminatory criterion for selection of an employee?

Which of the following is TRUE in cases based on claims of disparate treatment?

A rule that is not automatically discriminatory,but which may be discriminatory in practice because it excludes too many people in a protected group is considered​

Which statute prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the federal government,federal contractors,and all entities that receive federal funds?​

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There are four types of illegal activity under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Which choice lists these four?

A rule that is not automatically discriminatory,but which may be discriminatory in practice because it excludes too many people in a protected group is considered

Which statute prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the federal government,federal contractors,and all entities that receive federal funds?