Topic 2

How many employees does a company need to have before Federal anti-discrimination laws apply? 1-14 employees 15-25 employees 100 employees 50 employees

Answer: 15-25 employees

What is an affirmative action plan? A plan for every employer to change current discriminatory practices A plan for public and private employers to change current discriminatory practices A plan for government contractors to implement hiring more women and minorities A plan for public and private employers to implement hiring more women and minorities

Answer: A plan for government contractors to implement hiring more women and minorities

Affirmative action is defined as: A strategy to help promote recognition and respect for individual differences found within the organization Describes the extent to which each person in the organization feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued as a team member Similarities and differences between individuals Action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices

Answer: Action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices

What are the ages of workers protected by the ADEA now? Ages 40 and above Ages 35 and above Ages 40-64 Ages 40-85

Answer: Ages 40 and above

As part of their mission the EEOC enforces which of the following? Child labor laws Working condition statutes Job training for protected class Anti-discrimination statutes

Answer: Anti-discrimination statutes

What does bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) mean? An unintentional effect on a member of a protected group Presenting enough evidence to suggest that a discriminatory practice has occurred An overriding business reason - often related to safety - for the discriminatory practice Characteristic that is necessary to successfully perform the job

Answer: Characteristic that is necessary to successfully perform the job

Title VII is included in which piece of legislation? Employment Relations Acts Equal Employment Opportunity Act Civil Rights Act Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer: Civil Rights Act

What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 law intended to do? Make it so employers couldn't decide who to hire anymore Take away employers' free will Only protect people on the basis of color and race Curb societal beliefs that people are different based on their physical appearance

Answer: Curb societal beliefs that people are different based on their physical appearance

The effect of the ADA was to standardize and nationalize employment protections for the qualified disabled employee in both the public and private sectors. What organization has the enforcement power to back up the protections written in the ADA? ADA Title VII AA EEOC

Answer: EEOC

The principle of employment-at-will states that employers can terminate ______________ For any (non-discriminatory) reason. After review of personnel records. If economic need is demonstrated. If they can show just cause.

Answer: For any (non-discriminatory) reason.

What is not an exception established by common law for the employment at-will doctrine? Formal contract exception Public policy exception Implied contract exception Implied covenant of good faith

Answer: Formal contract exception

An agreement created through the actions of the employer and employee is a(n) ________ contract. Implied Bilateral Expressed All of the above

Answer: Implied

Cody, a black male employee, is performing below expectation in his job as manager. The company: Will face Title VII liability if Cody gets a negative performance evaluation. May face Title VII liability if it gives Cody a positive performance evaluation and then later terminates him for poor job performance. Should ensure that Cody has a black supervisor to avoid Title VII liability. Should give Cody a positive performance evaluation in order to avoid a Title VII racial discrimination claim.

Answer: May face Title VII liability if it gives Cody a positive performance evaluation and then later terminates him for poor job performance.

Birthplace is an example of what protected class? Race Color National Origin Ethnicity

Answer: National Origin

Yes or No: If a disabled person has the necessary skills to perform the essential functions of the job, but his/her condition poses a direct threat to the safety of others, does the ADA consider this person qualified for the job? No Yes

Answer: No

Which of the following are benefits of a diverse workforce (pick all that apply)? Increases creativity Enhances communication Decreases pay inequality Nurtures innovation

Answer: Nurtures innovation ; Increases creativity

Which of the following is NOT a step in an organization's affirmative action plan? Reasonable quotas Reasonable rationale for taking action Reasonable action Reasonable self-analysis

Answer: Reasonable quotas

Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of: Religion, sex, age, color, national origin Religion, sex, race, color, national origin Gender, race, color, national origin, religion Race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion

Answer: Religion, sex, race, color, national origin

All of the following conditions are required to constitute an incident of sexual harassment except: The actions involve physical contact. The actions are directed at an employee because of his or her gender. The actions are unwanted. The actions create a hostile environment.

Answer: The actions involve physical contact.

What is a main function of the United States Constitution? To give full power to the government To create strict laws in the courts To provide fundamental rights to citizens To provide citizens with full power

Answer: To provide fundamental rights to citizens