Deck 28: Employees Rights

Question 1

A is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws, such as groups based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

A)disparate class
B)racial group
C)sectional group
D)protected class

Answer 1

D

Question 2

​ Which of the following is considered a fair labor practice by a union?

A)Refusal to bargain collectively with the employer
B)Barring a worker from the union for refusal to pay excessive initiation fees
C)Picketing an employer to force bargaining with an uncertified union
D)Barring a worker from the union for nonpayment of dues

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period because of a serious health condition.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If an employer violates the EPPA, a job applicant cannot sue the employer for punitive damages.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes disparate treatment?

A)It is intentional discrimination by an employer against a particular race.
B)It is special treatment intentionally provided to those with disabilities.
C)It is the unintentional perception of an employer about employees with disabilities.
D)It is the unintentional perception of an employer against an individual.

Question 6

Private firms are entitled to conduct random drugs tests on their employees.

Question 7

An employer may not discriminate against a person with an impairment who is unable to perform a specific job.

Question 8

Which of the following is likely to be construed as a hostile work environment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A)A factory with loud and dangerous heavy machinery
B)A chemical factory where employees are daily exposed to harmful chemicals
C)An office which provides lower pay to a particular racial group
D)An airport control tower where one has to control a constant stream of flights

Question 9

While interviewing for a job, Jim at first refused to submit to a polygraph test requested by the employer. When the employer stated that Jim would not be hired without the polygraph, Jim submitted. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?

A)The employer can get damages if the polygraph determines Jim lied during the interview.
B)The employer may legally discriminate against an interviewee on the basis of a polygraph.
C)Jim may recover against the employer for coercing him to take the test.
D)Jim cannot take action against the employer since he willingly agreed.

Question 10

Private employers may not create smoking restrictions for their employees while on the job.

Question 11

A hostile work environment exists when harassing conduct alters the terms or conditions of employment.

Question 12

Even when a mass layoff results from an unforeseeable business event WARN required employers to give sixty days' notice.

Question 13

Which of the following is an acceptable collection of DNA samples?

A)An employer collects employees' DNA to determine genetic defects
B)An employer collects DNA to identify an employee's racial background
C)A police officer collects a DNA sample from someone to determine racial background
D)A police officer collects a DNA sample from a convicted criminal for a federal database

Question 14

In all the states, employers are allowed to use genetic information gathered from DNA tests while hiring a person.

Question 15

The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to private corporations.

Question 16

Courts have held that requiring a blood test for AIDS is not a search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment.

Question 17

Which of the following is likely to be governed under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A)Dan selling a house to Ben on condition that he accepts a lower price
B)Ann making a contract with Ben who is mentally ill
C)Dan refusing to hire Ann on the grounds of sex
D)Dan purchasing a motorcycle from Ben who is a minor

Question 18

What are some of the reasons an employer could legally seek an employee's DNA?

Question 19

When suing on the basis of disparate impact, no intent to discriminate need be shown.

Question 20

In which of the following situationsdoes The Family and Medical Leave Act allow an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period?

A)In cases of the birth of a daughter's child
B)In cases of sickness or a serious health condition of an employee's spouse
C)In cases of a serious health condition of a blood relative in the military
D)In cases of an overdue holiday for the employee