Question 1

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 applies to employers with ________ or more employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  33 
C)  20 
D)  4 
E)  1 
A)  50 
B)  33 
C)  20 
D)  4 
E)  1

Question 2

Steve, a 44-year-old white Catholic, is protected by both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Employers must verify that an employee is eligible to work in the U.S. by having all new employees complete INS Form I-9 within three days of their hire date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Affirmative action plans require that companies:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gather statistics about the local labor force and compare it to their current employee population. 
B)  Provide employee turnover statistics to the EEOC . 
C)  Identify any minority groups which are under represented in their employee population and create an action plan to address it. 
D)  Create an employee referral program that rewards employees for referring minorities to work for their company. 
E)  Both A and C are correct. 
A)  Gather statistics about the local labor force and compare it to their current employee population. 
B)  Provide employee turnover statistics to the EEOC . 
C)  Identify any minority groups which are under represented in their employee population and create an action plan to address it. 
D)  Create an employee referral program that rewards employees for referring minorities to work for their company. 
E)  Both A and C are correct.

Question 5

Michael, who wore a turban to his interview, was not selected for the sales position because the organization didn't think its customers could relate to him due to his presumed ethnic background. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a hostile work environment. 
B)  the four-fifths rule. 
C)  disparate impact. 
D)  a bona fide occupational qualification. 
E)  disparate treatment. 
A)  a hostile work environment. 
B)  the four-fifths rule. 
C)  disparate impact. 
D)  a bona fide occupational qualification. 
E)  disparate treatment.

Question 6

An Asian employee that tells an ethnic related joke every day which offends his coworkers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  guilty of reverse discrimination. 
B)  is causing disparate treatment in the work place. 
C)  using quid pro quo harassment. 
D)  creating a hostile work environment. 
E)  not violating any rules as long as his work is getting completed. 
A)  guilty of reverse discrimination. 
B)  is causing disparate treatment in the work place. 
C)  using quid pro quo harassment. 
D)  creating a hostile work environment. 
E)  not violating any rules as long as his work is getting completed.

Question 7

All of the following are correct in regard to disparate impact EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employer must show that there is a job related reason for using the particular selection criteria that discriminates. 
B)  a prima facie case is not necessary in order to prove discrimination occurred. 
C)  saying that the discrimination is unintentional is not an appropriate defense. 
D)  using selection criteria that is not job related is not appropriate. 
E)  the plaintiff must show that the outcome of the employment practice impacted the majority of their protected class. 
A)  the employer must show that there is a job related reason for using the particular selection criteria that discriminates. 
B)  a prima facie case is not necessary in order to prove discrimination occurred. 
C)  saying that the discrimination is unintentional is not an appropriate defense. 
D)  using selection criteria that is not job related is not appropriate. 
E)  the plaintiff must show that the outcome of the employment practice impacted the majority of their protected class.

Question 8

Title VII deals strictly with the recruitment and selection practices of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Segregating or classifying employees based on their race or color is acceptable under Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Executive orders not only require employers not to discriminate, they also:

Accepted Answer

A)  don't apply to the federal government or federal contractors. 
B)  require employers to use alternative dispute resolution to resolve employment issues. 
C)  require employers show that they are working to bring minority groups into the work place. 
D)  require special protection for those in a labor union. 
E)  eliminate the need for certain employers to post employment law notices. 
A)  don't apply to the federal government or federal contractors. 
B)  require employers to use alternative dispute resolution to resolve employment issues. 
C)  require employers show that they are working to bring minority groups into the work place. 
D)  require special protection for those in a labor union. 
E)  eliminate the need for certain employers to post employment law notices.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about FMLA is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee must get approval before time off is counted as FMLA. 
B)  Employees can take up to 12 weeks off and be protected by FMLA 
C)  An employee who meets eligibility requirements for FMLA can use FMLA for the adoption of a child. 
D)  Employees are required to use whatever sick or vacation time they have when taking an FMLA. 
E)  FMLA leave can be taken intermittently over a designated 12 month period. 
A)  The employee must get approval before time off is counted as FMLA. 
B)  Employees can take up to 12 weeks off and be protected by FMLA 
C)  An employee who meets eligibility requirements for FMLA can use FMLA for the adoption of a child. 
D)  Employees are required to use whatever sick or vacation time they have when taking an FMLA. 
E)  FMLA leave can be taken intermittently over a designated 12 month period.

Question 12

Ron, a white male, meets all of the qualifications for the civil engineer position. Jason, a Hispanic male, is almost as qualified for the position but has one less year of experience than Ron. The employer has an affirmative action plan in place and therefore, must choose ________ for the position in order to avoid ________ discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ron, a white male, meets all of...

Question 13

If an employer has provided a modified job in the past for an employee with a non-work related injury it must also do the same for a female employee who is expecting a baby and has a lifting restriction until the baby is delivered due to the requirements under which of the following laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
E)  Workers' Compensation Law 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
E)  Workers' Compensation Law

Question 14

In McDonnell Douglas v. Greene the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the four-fifths rule to establish a prima facie case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ prohibits employers to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, ________, sex or national origin.

Accepted Answer

Title VII

Question 16

If an organization terminates an employee for serving jury duty the company has violated the ________ exception of the ________ doctrine and may be charged with ________.

Accepted Answer

public policy; emplo

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of retaliation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promoting an employee who does not meet the job qualifications. 
B)  Denying your employee their annual merit increase because you learned that they participated in a harassment investigation against one of your fellow managers who is a close friend. 
C)  Selecting the women applicant over the male applicant because she is more attractive. 
D)  Providing a negative job reference on a former employee. 
E)  None of these are considered retaliation. 
A)  Promoting an employee who does not meet the job qualifications. 
B)  Denying your employee their annual merit increase because you learned that they participated in a harassment investigation against one of your fellow managers who is a close friend. 
C)  Selecting the women applicant over the male applicant because she is more attractive. 
D)  Providing a negative job reference on a former employee. 
E)  None of these are considered retaliation.

Question 18

If an employee feels as though they have been discriminated against they can file a charge with the EEOC within 80 days of the alleged violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All employers are required to put an EEO statement in all job advertisements to demonstrate they are an affirmative action employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Undue hardship could be described as all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing an employee to have off on Sunday to attend church as long as they can find coverage by swapping another shift with a coworker. 
B)  Modifying a work station which will then create a safety hazard for other employees who work in the area. 
C)  Taking away certain tasks from a disabled employee and requiring other employees to do the work which then slows their work down and impacts productivity. 
D)  Building an exit ramp from the office which will violate local building ordinances but allow a disabled employee to exit safely. 
E)  All of the above are an undue hardship. 
A)  Allowing an employee to have off on Sunday to attend church as long as they can find coverage by swapping another shift with a coworker. 
B)  Modifying a work station which will then create a safety hazard for other employees who work in the area. 
C)  Taking away certain tasks from a disabled employee and requiring other employees to do the work which then slows their work down and impacts productivity. 
D)  Building an exit ramp from the office which will violate local building ordinances but allow a disabled employee to exit safely. 
E)  All of the above are an undue hardship.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 applies to employers with ________ or more employees.

Steve, a 44-year-old white Catholic, is protected by both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII.

Employers must verify that an employee is eligible to work in the U.S. by having all new employees complete INS Form I-9 within three days of their hire date.

Affirmative action plans require that companies:

Michael, who wore a turban to his interview, was not selected for the sales position because the organization didn't think its customers could relate to him due to his presumed ethnic background. This is an example of:

An Asian employee that tells an ethnic related joke every day which offends his coworkers is:

All of the following are correct in regard to disparate impact EXCEPT:

Title VII deals strictly with the recruitment and selection practices of an organization.

Segregating or classifying employees based on their race or color is acceptable under Title VII.

Executive orders not only require employers not to discriminate, they also:

Which of the following statements about FMLA is not correct?

If an employer has provided a modified job in the past for an employee with a non-work related injury it must also do the same for a female employee who is expecting a baby and has a lifting restriction until the baby is delivered due to the requirements under which of the following laws?

In McDonnell Douglas v. Greene the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the four-fifths rule to establish a prima facie case.

prohibits employers to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, , sex or national origin.

If an organization terminates an employee for serving jury duty the company has violated the exception of the doctrine and may be charged with .

Which of the following is an example of retaliation?

If an employee feels as though they have been discriminated against they can file a charge with the EEOC within 80 days of the alleged violation.

All employers are required to put an EEO statement in all job advertisements to demonstrate they are an affirmative action employer.

Undue hardship could be described as all of the following EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Incentives and Rewards

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

Filters

Exam 3: Regulatory Issues

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 applies to employers with ________ or more employees.

Steve, a 44-year-old white Catholic, is protected by both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII.

Employers must verify that an employee is eligible to work in the U.S. by having all new employees complete INS Form I-9 within three days of their hire date.

Affirmative action plans require that companies:

Michael, who wore a turban to his interview, was not selected for the sales position because the organization didn't think its customers could relate to him due to his presumed ethnic background. This is an example of:

An Asian employee that tells an ethnic related joke every day which offends his coworkers is:

All of the following are correct in regard to disparate impact EXCEPT:

Title VII deals strictly with the recruitment and selection practices of an organization.

Segregating or classifying employees based on their race or color is acceptable under Title VII.

Executive orders not only require employers not to discriminate, they also:

Which of the following statements about FMLA is not correct?

If an employer has provided a modified job in the past for an employee with a non-work related injury it must also do the same for a female employee who is expecting a baby and has a lifting restriction until the baby is delivered due to the requirements under which of the following laws?

In McDonnell Douglas v. Greene the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the four-fifths rule to establish a prima facie case.

________ prohibits employers to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, ________, sex or national origin.

If an organization terminates an employee for serving jury duty the company has violated the ________ exception of the ________ doctrine and may be charged with ________.

Which of the following is an example of retaliation?

If an employee feels as though they have been discriminated against they can file a charge with the EEOC within 80 days of the alleged violation.

All employers are required to put an EEO statement in all job advertisements to demonstrate they are an affirmative action employer.

Undue hardship could be described as all of the following EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Incentives and Rewards

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

Filters

prohibits employers to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, , sex or national origin.

If an organization terminates an employee for serving jury duty the company has violated the exception of the doctrine and may be charged with .