HB 307 Quiz #3
Reasonable accommodation for a disability may include reassignment to a vacant position. T or F?
True
Seniority systems can be used by companies to legally justify paying men more than women. T or F?
True
The Equal Pay Act makes it illegal to discriminate against people in terms of the pay, employee benefits, and pension they earn based on their gender when they do equal work. T or F?
True
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act states that the 180-day staute of limitations for filing an equal pay lawsuit with the EEOC resets with each new discriminatory paycheck an employee receives. T or F?
True
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires pregnancy leave dates to be based on the individual employee's ability to work. T or F?
True
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or age. T or F?
True
When pursuing an adverse impact claim, an individual is alleging that the employer's selection practices have unintentionally discriminated against a protected group. T or F?
True
A "national origin group" is defined as a group of people sharing a common: a. language, culture, ancestry, and/or similar social characteristics. b. birthplace other than the U.S. c. occupation d. education
A
A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of EEOC legislation is: a. the changing attitudes of society at large. b. the post-war baby boom c. a shortage of qualified labor. d. an influx of illegal immigrants
A.
In 2011, about ________ of sexual harassment complaints filed with the EEOC were filed by men. a. 2 percent b. 16 percent c. 30 percent d. 50 percent
B
Dirty jokes, vulgar slang, nude pictures, swearing, and personal ridicule and insult constitute quid pro quo sexual harassment. T or F?
False
HR managers need not be concerned about state fair employment practice laws since they are usually less stringent and less comprehensive than federal laws prohibiting discrimination. T or F?
False
Managers cannot be sued for discrimination because they merely act as agents of their employer. T or F?
False
The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures require validated procedures for selecting and promoting employees but do not apply to dismissal, transfer, or demotion. T or F?
False
An employer interviews 150 qualified applicants, 100 whites and 50 Hispanics. If 25 whites are hired, a minimum of how many Hispanics would have to be hired to avoid charges of adverse impact? a. 20 b. 13 c. 10 d. 8
C
An employer's workforce is said to be at par with the relevant labor market when: a. women are hired at the same rate as men. b. affirmative action goals are achieved. c. the employer's workforce by race and sex compares favorably with the surrounding labor market d. adverse impact is eliminated in the selection procedures of employees.
C
Major federal EEO laws have been enacted to prevent discrimination against groups of workers most often affected by unfair employment practices. These groups are referred to as: a. significant worker classes. b. privileged classes. c. protected classes. d. equal employment classes.
C
In recent years, the number of age discrimination complaints filed with the EEOC has shown: a. a slow decline b. a dramatic increase c. a steady increase d. a rapid decline
C. a steady increase
Affirmative action requires employers to: a. fill minority quotas b. establish the validity of hiring procedures c. provide additional facilities to employees with disabilities. d. develop a plan of action to correct areas of past discrimination
D
Under the law, discrimination charges must be filed within ______ days of the alleged unlawful practice. a. 60 b. 90 c. 120 d. 180
D.
Under the law, discrimination charges must be filed within _______ days of the alleged unlawful practice. a. 60 b. 90 c. 120 d. 180
D. 180
A 35-year-old applicant who is denied employment based upon age may file a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act if the organization hired a 21-year old. T or F?
False
Early nondiscrimination laws failed to give enforcement power to the agencies charged with upholding them. T or F?
True
Employers are legally required to treat pregnancy the same way they treat any other medical disability. T or F?
True
Bona fide occupational qualifications can: a. be used to identify adverse impact. b. be based on employer preference c. permit discrimination by an employer d. require reasonable accommodation on the part of the employer.
c