Business Law chapter 18 Application Test

Beth, who has a disability, is an employee of Corporate Office Company (COC). After the installation of new doors on COC's building, Beth finds it nearly impossible to get in and out. For repeatedly failing to be on time, COC replaces Beth with Dian, who does not have a disability. To successfully defend against Beth's claim, COC will have to show that

COC cannot make changes to the doors without undue hardship.

Cody believes that Delta Corporation has discriminated against him in the basis of gender. Cody files a suit against Delta under Title VII. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Cody must show that

Cody is a member of a protected class.

Samson is a government employee. Samson is limited in drug testing by the

Fourth Amendment.

Jason and Katrina work on the loading dock for Longhaul Transport Company. Jason has a disability. Katrina has seniority. Jason asks for a transfer, which would represent an accommodation for his disability. Longhaul gives the transfer to Katrina on the basis of her seniority. Jason files a suit against Longhaul for discrimination on the basis of his disability. The court is most likely to rule that

Katrina's seniority is a good defense.

Sarah believes that she was rejected for a position at Trekking Travel Agency due to her race. Sarah files a suit against Trekking Travel Agency under Title VII on the basis of disparate-treatment discrimination. Sarah must show all of the following except that: A. She is a member of a protected class B. She applied and was qualified for the job in question. C. She was rejected by Trekking Travel Agency. D. Other people of her race hold similar positions with other employers.

Other people of her race hold similar positions with other employers.

Machine Corporation requires its employees to have a high school diploma, claiming a definite connection between a high school education and job performance. In a suit against Machine Corporation under Title VII, this requirement is shown to have a discriminatory effect. The employer has

a business necessity defense.

Greta is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Hydraulics Inc. Greta's supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit. This is

a constructive discharge.

Tyrone is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, he

cannot work in a hazardous occupation.

Olivia applies for a job with Petro Company. Petro does not hire Olivia because of her ethnicity, or national origin. This is

disparate-treatment discrimination

Mineral Mining Corporations is a U.S. employer. Mineral, and other U.S. employers, must perform I-9 verifications for

each new hire.

Origami Paper Products Corporation meets all of the requirements to be subject to the federal employment discrimination laws. These laws restrict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of

gender

Clive works for Digby Excavation Corporation. While operating a backhoe, Clive suffers an injury. Clive will be compensated under state workers' compensation laws only if

his injury has accidental.

Big Drill Oil Company employees one hundred workers. Big Drill must ddo all of the following except: A. keep occupational injury and illness records for each employee. B. report any work-related diseases directly to OSHA. C. report any employee death due to a work-related incident to OSHA within eithg hour D. Pay employees higher wages for working in more dangerous areas

pay employees higher wages for working in more dangerous areas

Elsa participates in a Title VII investication at the firm where she works. As a result, Elsa's employer demotes her. Elsa can file a

retaliation claim.

Melanie files an employment discrimination suit against Natural Gas Industries Corp. under Title VII on a disparate-impact theory. To succeed, Melanie must show that a protected group of people are adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's

seniority system.

Dakota believes that Credit Services Corporation (CSC) has discriminated against her on the basis of gender. She files a suit against CSC under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Dakota must show that

she is a member of a protected class.

Quinn is an employee of Regional Industries, Inc. Quinn is threatened with a discharge when he refuses a transfer to a Regional department in which several employees suffered serious injuries from exposure to hazardous chemicals. Quinn may be entitled to protection from discharge under

the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Hu, Ivan, and Juana apply to work for King Meatpacking Company. These individuals' identities and eligibility to work must be verified by

the employer.

Cafe Cuisine Dining, Inc., employs one hundred workers at three locations in two states. Under federal law, Cafe Cuisine must provide its employees, during any twelve-month period, family or medical leave of up to

twelve weeks

Marvin is an employee of Wild Thing Farms. Marvin finds out that the head of Wild Thing Farms is illegally importing endangered animals to sell as pets. If Marvin reports his employer's illegal activities he will probably be protected fro retaliatory discharge by

whistleblower statutes.