Question 1

Which of the following would usually be considered a reasonable accommodation of disability?

Accepted Answer

A) providing a part-time or modified work schedule 
B) relaxing a production 
C) relaxing a performance standard 
D) transferring essential job functions to others 
A) providing a part-time or modified work schedule 
B) relaxing a production 
C) relaxing a performance standard 
D) transferring essential job functions to others A

Question 2

Which of the following laws applies to federal employees?

Accepted Answer

A) The Disability Act 
B) The Protection of Major Life Activities Act 
C) The Americans with Disabilities Act 
D) The Rehabilitation Act 
A) The Disability Act 
B) The Protection of Major Life Activities Act 
C) The Americans with Disabilities Act 
D) The Rehabilitation Act D

Question 3

As the new Human Resources Manager for Artists' Tools main office,you are still getting to know your employees.One in particular has come to your attention,because she always seems to be in a state of either euphoria or sleepiness.Co-workers report to you that they have found her in the ladies room sniffing a white powder,and you conclude that she is probably using cocaine.After considering the matter,you decide that your best course of action would be:

Accepted Answer

A) to confront the employee privately about this behavior, and unless she can explain it and produce a prescription, fire her for illegal drug use 
B) to confer with the employee, since she probably has a drug addiction, which is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act; you must decide whether you can make a reasonable accommodation 
C) to refer the employee to a drug rehab center for her drug addiction; 
D) none of the above 
A) to confront the employee privately about this behavior, and unless she can explain it and produce a prescription, fire her for illegal drug use 
B) to confer with the employee, since she probably has a drug addiction, which is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act; you must decide whether you can make a reasonable accommodation 
C) to refer the employee to a drug rehab center for her drug addiction; 
D) none of the above A

Question 4

Title VII's religious organization exemption:

Accepted Answer

A) requires religious organizations to establish BFOQs based on religion 
B) exempts religious organizations from all of Title VII's requirements 
C) allows religious organizations to favor persons of the same faith for positions that have clear spiritual functions, but not for secular activities 
D) allows religious organizations to favor persons of the same faith for secular activities, but not for positions that have clear spiritual functions 
E) none of the above 
A) requires religious organizations to establish BFOQs based on religion 
B) exempts religious organizations from all of Title VII's requirements 
C) allows religious organizations to favor persons of the same faith for positions that have clear spiritual functions, but not for secular activities 
D) allows religious organizations to favor persons of the same faith for secular activities, but not for positions that have clear spiritual functions 
E) none of the above

Question 5

Regarding a perceived disability,it is correct to say that:

Accepted Answer

A) people who are not disabled, but are erroneously regarded as being disabled are not protected by the ADA 
B) managers should not learn about any medical restrictions placed on their employees before making decisions about their suitability for employment opportunities 
C) only people who are perceived as having a mental disability come under this category 
D) people who are regarded as disabled are not entitled to a reasonable accommodation because they have no disability 
A) people who are not disabled, but are erroneously regarded as being disabled are not protected by the ADA 
B) managers should not learn about any medical restrictions placed on their employees before making decisions about their suitability for employment opportunities 
C) only people who are perceived as having a mental disability come under this category 
D) people who are regarded as disabled are not entitled to a reasonable accommodation because they have no disability

Question 6

Which of the following is necessary to establish the existence of a disability under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A) having a physical basis for one's impairment 
B) being diagnosed with an impairment that is included on the ADA's list of recognized disabilities 
C) receiving regular medical treatment for one's condition 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) having a physical basis for one's impairment 
B) being diagnosed with an impairment that is included on the ADA's list of recognized disabilities 
C) receiving regular medical treatment for one's condition 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 7

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice?
-Workplace policies should be made as flexible and religiously neutral as possible.

Accepted Answer

Title VII - Having such policies will he

Question 8

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice?
-Accommodations cannot be dismissed as too costly without considering the availability of external funding and offering disabled employees the opportunity to pay for the portion of the cost that would create undue hardship.

Accepted Answer

ADA - undue hardship - Employers bear th

Question 9

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice?
-Employers must reasonably accommodate qualified disabled persons unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

Accepted Answer

ADA,The Rehabilitation Act - A core requ

Question 10

Which of the following is an element of a prima facie case of failure to reasonably accommodate religion?

Accepted Answer

A) that a specific reasonable accommodation was requested by the plaintiff 
B) that a conflict exists between a sincere religious belief or practice and an employment requirement 
C) that the requested accommodation would not impose undue hardship 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) that a specific reasonable accommodation was requested by the plaintiff 
B) that a conflict exists between a sincere religious belief or practice and an employment requirement 
C) that the requested accommodation would not impose undue hardship 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 11

You've been attending the same Presbyterian Church for the last 11 years,and the Pastor has asked you to serve as Church Secretary and manage the office.One of your tasks will be to put together the bulletin for services each Sunday,but you'd also like to create a website for the church.When you tell the Pastor,he thinks it's a wonderful idea,and sets aside some money to pay for the creation of the church's website.After a diligent search for qualified candidates,you've come up with two.The only trouble is that the best candidate is not Presbyterian,but Anglican.Can you hire her?

Accepted Answer

A) no; because this is a Presbyterian Church, you must hire a Presbyterian 
B) yes; Title VII contains an exemption for religious bodies who hire for secular positions 
C) yes; Title VII is not relevant. Although most churches prefer to hire members of their own flock even for secular positions, there is no requirement to do so. 
D) none of these 
A) no; because this is a Presbyterian Church, you must hire a Presbyterian 
B) yes; Title VII contains an exemption for religious bodies who hire for secular positions 
C) yes; Title VII is not relevant. Although most churches prefer to hire members of their own flock even for secular positions, there is no requirement to do so. 
D) none of these

Question 12

The basic criteria for identifying the essential functions of a position are:

Accepted Answer

A) the position exists to perform this function 
B) no other employees are available to perform this function 
C) the function is highly specialized 
D) all of these are correct 
E) all but b are correct 
A) the position exists to perform this function 
B) no other employees are available to perform this function 
C) the function is highly specialized 
D) all of these are correct 
E) all but b are correct

Question 13

Under Title VII,the concept of "religion" is limited to:

Accepted Answer

A) membership in or affiliation with an established church or denomination 
B) beliefs or practices that a church or denomination requires of its members 
C) beliefs or practices centering on the worship of a God or other deity 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) membership in or affiliation with an established church or denomination 
B) beliefs or practices that a church or denomination requires of its members 
C) beliefs or practices centering on the worship of a God or other deity 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 14

In order to conclude that a proposed accommodation of disability would impose undue hardship on an employer,it must be shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) the proposed accommodation would not be a reasonable one 
B) the cost of the accommodation exceeds the benefits it would produce 
C) the cost exceeds the general $2000 threshold specified in the ADA 
D) a and c 
E) none of the above 
A) the proposed accommodation would not be a reasonable one 
B) the cost of the accommodation exceeds the benefits it would produce 
C) the cost exceeds the general $2000 threshold specified in the ADA 
D) a and c 
E) none of the above

Question 15

In order to be a "qualified individual with a disability," a disabled person must:

Accepted Answer

A) meet the same, job-related education, skill, and background requirements as other job candidates or employees 
B) not pose a direct threat others but may pose a threat to his or her own health 
C) be able to satisfactorily perform all of the functions of a job 
D) all of the above 
E) none the above 
A) meet the same, job-related education, skill, and background requirements as other job candidates or employees 
B) not pose a direct threat others but may pose a threat to his or her own health 
C) be able to satisfactorily perform all of the functions of a job 
D) all of the above 
E) none the above

Question 16

As the Assistant Human Resources Manager,you have access to the employment files of all of the employees,including management.You have inadvertently learned that the Vice President of Sales has tested positive for the HIV virus.You know that he is married,but doubt that he's told his wife.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) call his wife, and tell her that you regret you must give her some bad news; then, simply tell her 
B) call his wife, but ask to come and see her in person; this is not the sort of news that one should deliver by telephone 
C) talk to the Human Resources Manager, and ask her advice 
D) nothing 
A) call his wife, and tell her that you regret you must give her some bad news; then, simply tell her 
B) call his wife, but ask to come and see her in person; this is not the sort of news that one should deliver by telephone 
C) talk to the Human Resources Manager, and ask her advice 
D) nothing

Question 17

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Accepted Answer

A) applies to private sector employers with 15 or more employees 
B) amends and supercedes the Rehabilitation Act 
C) protects all disabled persons against discrimination in employment by covered employers 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) applies to private sector employers with 15 or more employees 
B) amends and supercedes the Rehabilitation Act 
C) protects all disabled persons against discrimination in employment by covered employers 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 18

In responding to requests for reasonable accommodation,employers should NOT:

Accepted Answer

A) engage in an interactive process with disabled employees 
B) limit medical inquiries to information needed to assess functional limitations 
C) discuss the disabled employee's need for accommodation with other employees 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) engage in an interactive process with disabled employees 
B) limit medical inquiries to information needed to assess functional limitations 
C) discuss the disabled employee's need for accommodation with other employees 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 19

An employee can be considered disabled under the ADA if:

Accepted Answer

A) she has an existing disability 
B) she is erroneously regarded as being disabled 
C) she is not currently disabled, but has a record of a prior disability 
D) a and b 
E) all of the above 
A) she has an existing disability 
B) she is erroneously regarded as being disabled 
C) she is not currently disabled, but has a record of a prior disability 
D) a and b 
E) all of the above

Question 20

The ADA creates a protected class called "qualified individuals with disabilities".Discuss what this phrase means and how one qualifies for protection.

Accepted Answer

Many people with disabilities are able t

Which of the following would usually be considered a reasonable accommodation of disability?

Which of the following laws applies to federal employees?

Title VII's religious organization exemption:

Regarding a perceived disability,it is correct to say that:

Which of the following is necessary to establish the existence of a disability under the ADA?

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Workplace policies should be made as flexible and religiously neutral as possible.

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Accommodations cannot be dismissed as too costly without considering the availability of external funding and offering disabled employees the opportunity to pay for the portion of the cost that would create undue hardship.

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Employers must reasonably accommodate qualified disabled persons unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

Which of the following is an element of a prima facie case of failure to reasonably accommodate religion?

The basic criteria for identifying the essential functions of a position are:

Under Title VII,the concept of "religion" is limited to:

In order to conclude that a proposed accommodation of disability would impose undue hardship on an employer,it must be shown that:

In order to be a "qualified individual with a disability," a disabled person must:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

In responding to requests for reasonable accommodation,employers should NOT:

An employee can be considered disabled under the ADA if:

The ADA creates a protected class called "qualified individuals with disabilities".Discuss what this phrase means and how one qualifies for protection.

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Exam 10: Reasonably Accommodating Disability and Religion

Which of the following would usually be considered a reasonable accommodation of disability?

Which of the following laws applies to federal employees?

Title VII's religious organization exemption:

Regarding a perceived disability,it is correct to say that:

Which of the following is necessary to establish the existence of a disability under the ADA?

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Workplace policies should be made as flexible and religiously neutral as possible.

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Accommodations cannot be dismissed as too costly without considering the availability of external funding and offering disabled employees the opportunity to pay for the portion of the cost that would create undue hardship.

1. Why is each of the following good legal advice? -Employers must reasonably accommodate qualified disabled persons unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

Which of the following is an element of a prima facie case of failure to reasonably accommodate religion?

The basic criteria for identifying the essential functions of a position are:

Under Title VII,the concept of "religion" is limited to:

In order to conclude that a proposed accommodation of disability would impose undue hardship on an employer,it must be shown that:

In order to be a "qualified individual with a disability," a disabled person must:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

In responding to requests for reasonable accommodation,employers should NOT:

An employee can be considered disabled under the ADA if:

The ADA creates a protected class called "qualified individuals with disabilities".Discuss what this phrase means and how one qualifies for protection.

Overview of Employment Law

The Employment Relationship

Overview of Employment Discrimination

Recruitment, Applications, and Interviews

Background Checks, References, and Verifying Employment Eligibility

Employment Tests

Hiring and Promotion Decisions

Affirmative Action

Harassment

Work-life Conflicts and Other Diversity Issues

Wages, Hours, and Pay Equity

Benefits

Unions & Collective Bargaining

Occupational Safety and Health

Performance Appraisals, Training and Development

Privacy on the Job: Information, Monitoring and Investigations

Terminating Individual Employees

Downsizing, Unemployment Insurance, and Other Post-termination Issues

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