Ch. 3 Quiz

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act differs from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in that it ________.

provides for a trial by jury

Assuming that adverse impact is shown, what are the two avenues available to employers if they still desire to use a particular selection standard?

validation of a selection test, establishing a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

Lisa believes she has been discriminated against by her employer and intends to file charges with the EEOC. Lisa must file the discrimination charges within ________ days of the alleged act; however, the time is extended to ________ days if a state or local agency becomes involved in the case.

180;300

According to ________, "Diversity is about our relatedness, our connectedness, our interactions, where the lines cross."

Harris Sussman

What term means that an employer treats some people less favorably than others because of race, religion, sex, national origin, or age?

disparate treatment

The Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW) of 2011 makes it ________.

easier for employees who are veterans to pursue hostile work environment claims against employers

The burden of proving the necessity for a BFOQ rests entirely on the ________.

employer

Which of the following refers to the set of laws and policies that requires all individuals' rights to equal opportunity in the workplace, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information?

equal employment opportunity

The ________ is a requirement designed to ensure that a soldier who is a returning employee is not penalized for the time spent on active duty.

escalator principle

All of the following are provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT ________.

illegal aliens denied benefits

Affirmative action programs involve hiring women or minorities ________.

in proportion to their representation in the relevant labor market

According to the Supreme Court's decision in TWA v. Hardison, employers have an obligation to accommodate sincerely held religious practices.

true

Approximately 70 percent of mothers with school-age children are in the workforce.

true

Hannigan Lumber employs 155 workers. One of the firm's former employees used the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to file and win a discrimination lawsuit against Hannigan Lumber. What is the maximum amount of punitive damages that the former employee could receive?

$100,000

Adverse impact is said to occur if women and minorities are not hired at the rate of at least ________ of the best-achieving group.

51%

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, just more than ________ of U.S. women work that have school-age children.

70%

Which Supreme Court decision upheld that the company discriminated against two white workers who filed a claim of discrimination because they were terminated, but not a black employee, who was also accused of misappropriating company property?

<i>McDonald v. Santa Fe Trail Transportation Company</i>

What is the most significant regulation issued by EEOC?

<i>Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures</i>

Which law amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and provided appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination in the workplace?

Civil Rights Act of 1991

________ focuses on the principle that all workers regardless of any factor are entitled to the same privileges and opportunities.

Diversity management

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act is administered by the ________.

EEOC

According to the Uniform Guidelines on Sexual Harassment, employers are only liable for the sexual harassment acts of their managers when they have knowledge of the sexual harassment taking place.

False

Federal laws require firms to implement affirmative action programs, which are monitored by the EEOC.

False

In today's workplace, diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.

False

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 limits the definition of "disability," so that fewer applicants and employees are eligible for reasonable accommodations.

False

The H-1B employment visa allows U.S. citizens the opportunity to work for companies located outside the United States.

False

The members of Generation X, born between the mid-1960s and the late 1970s, believe in lifetime job security.

False

The number of single-parent households in the United States has decreased primarily because the number of marriages ending in divorce has dropped sharply in recent years.

False

The Rehabilitation Act is administered by the ________.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) established criminal and civil sanctions against employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens.

True

The concept of "multigenerational diversity" has gained increasing recognition as a workplace issue.

True

Which law has been enacted that requires contractors and subcontractors to list their employment openings with the appropriate employment service delivery system and that covered veterans receive priority in referral to such openings?

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

After the EEOC has completed its investigation, what will it issue?

a probable cause or a no probable cause statement

According to the Uniform Guidelines, test validation is essential only when selection devices produce ________.

adverse impact

Which of the following occurs if women and minorities are NOT hired at the rate of at least 80 percent of the best achieving group of applicants?

adverse impact

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is very specific about what should be included in a(n) ________.

affirmative action plan

In the event that the EEOC issues a probable cause statement in response to a claim of employment discrimination, the next step involves ________.

attempted conciliation

According to Professor Ella Bell, what term refers to the stress of coping with membership in two cultures simultaneously?

bicultural stress

In 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ________.

brought millions more people within the ADA's protection

In 1998, President Bill Clinton included ________ as a protected class in government executive orders.

sexual orientation