Exam 8: Discrimination Based on Religion and National Origin and Procedures Under Title VII

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion.

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In McDonnell Douglas Corp.v.Green, the respondent (Green) filed a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that the petitioner had refused to rehire him because of his race, and persistent involvement in the civil rights movement which were in violation of Sections 703(a)(1) and 704(a).How would Green claim a case of discrimination?​

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Title VII was amended in 1972 to cover:

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What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 deal with?

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What are the remedies provided under Title VII?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 amended Title VII to allow recovery of punitive damages in cases in which the employer has engaged in:

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Unions and employers generally agree that any dispute arising under their collective agreements will be settled through arbitration.

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Which of the following employees are subject to Title VII through the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995?​

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Discuss the Equal Employment opportunity commission (EEOC) guidelines that are considered in determining what amounts to reasonable accommodation and whether it results in undue hardship.

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One way to establish proof of a disproportionate impact is by using the:

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Discuss the enforcement of Title VII.

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Dorothy filed a complaint with the EEOC against her employer alleging sex-based discrimination.The complaint can be filed with the EEOC:

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The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires federal courts to enforce agreements to arbitrate if they:

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Ron and Roderick were American employees at a publishing firm.The company employed 22 workers, most of who were French or spoke French.There were constant complaints pertaining to language issues by Ron and Roderick.The company subsequently adopted an "English-only" policy, requiring employees to speak in English while conducting business.The French employees and the union then filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that the English-only policy violated Title VII.In this case, the court held that there was no violation of Title VII because:

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While seeking accommodation, an employee is required to act reasonably in considering the alternative means of accommodation that is available.

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Title VII does not currently prohibit employment discrimination against any applicant or employee because of national origin.

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Individual employees, even those in supervisory or managerial positions, are personally liable under Title VII.

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Section 706(g) provides that no backpay order shall extend to a period prior to one year before the date of the filing of a complaint with the EEOC.

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Unlike the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII does not give exclusive authority over employment discrimination issues to:

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The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

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