Chapter 8: Gender Discrimination
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Q1) Minnie,a Hispanic employee,is not permitted to interview for a job opening in her company's accounting department,even though she is qualified for the position.Minnie is likely a victim of "gender-plus" discrimination (because she is a Hispanic female).
A)True
B)False
Q2) In the case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins,the U.S.Supreme Court determined that:
A) the employer had violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by imposing sex-differentiated appearance and grooming standards on its male and female employees.
B) the claimant did not produce sufficient evidence to show that she was not given the same opportunities to advance as her male co-workers.
C) it is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for gender stereotyping to play a significant role in evaluating an employee's work performance.
D) it is not unlawful to have gender-based grooming policies because employers are free to determine how to run their businesses.
Q3) What is gender stereotyping,and how does it result in gender discrimination?
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Chapter 9: Sexual Harassment
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Q1) In addition to bringing a lawsuit under Title VII,harassees may bring a civil action in state (and sometimes federal)court alleging any of the following except:
A) Assault and/or battery
B) False imprisonment
C) Interference with contractual relations
D) Sexual harassment
Q2) Jason was being asked for sexual favors by his boss,Katrina.She would force him to meet her outside work and would touch him inappropriately.She even promised him a promotion if he agreed to be sexually intimate with her.Jason reluctantly succumbed to Katrina's demands and got a promotion.When he refused to engage in further sexual activity with Katrina,she fired him.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?
A) Jason cannot file a claim for sexual harassment because he is a man, and workplace sexual harassment claims are normally made by women.
B) Jason cannot file a claim for sexual harassment because he participated by being sexually intimate with her.
C) Jason can file a claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment.
D) Jason can only file a claim for hostile work environment sexual harassment.
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Chapter 12: Age Discrimination
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Q1) Benny is 57 years old and is employed by the state as a school bus driver.He has an exemplary record,with no accidents in the past 27 years.Tom,aged 31,replaces Benny.Benny intends to file a discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.If Benny lives in a state that has not waived sovereign immunity,which of the following statements is most likely to be true?
A) Benny has a valid claim and can sue the state because he can establish all of the elements of a prima facie case.
B) Benny cannot file a claim for age discrimination under the ADEA because he is a state employee.
C) Benny is a state employee and must file his claim pursuant to the Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act.
D) Benny does not have a claim for age discrimination under the ADEA as he was replaced by an employee who is older than 30.
Q2) Describe the four elements that an employee must establish to establish a prima facie case of age discrimination based on disparate treatment.
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Chapter 13: Disability Discrimination
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Q1) Tamara and Nate are two applicants for a job.Nate is disabled and requires the use of a wheelchair,and Tamara has no disability.Both are equally qualified for the job.However,the employer chooses Tamara over Nate solely because of the need to modify the workspace if Nate is employed.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?
A) The employer will not be liable because Tamara, being a woman, belongs to a protected class as well.
B) The employer will be liable because employers are required to provide any possible accommodations requested by employees with disabilities, regardless of whether they cause the employer undue hardship.
C) The employer will be liable because it is unlawful to discriminate against a disabled employee just to avoid the obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation.
D) The employer will not be liable because both the applicants are equally qualified; however, it would be liable only if Nate were more qualified than Tamara.
Q2) Describe the regulations that protect disabled employees from discrimination in the workplace.
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Chapter 14: The Employees Right to Privacy and Management of Personal Information
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Q1) What steps can an employer take to ensure respect of employee information and privacy while also maintaining a balanced management of its workforce?
Q2) Ethan is a high-level employee at the U.S.Department of Agriculture.He found out that the Department leaked confidential information about him without his consent.In this case,Ethan can sue the Department of Agriculture as his rights have been violated according to the ________.
A) Privacy Act
B) Electronic Communications Privacy Act
C) Federal Wiretap Act
D) Freedom of Information Act
Q3) Tamara openly talks to her co-workers about her intimate liaisons with certain clients of her firm.Tamara's supervisor,Peter,comes to know about this.During her performance review,he mentions that her behavior can harm the reputation of the company.Tamara believes that when senior officials view the performance review,it will project her as a woman of questionable morals.In this case,Peter has committed the tort of publication in false light.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Labor Law
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Q1) The National Labor Relations Act:
A) defines unfair labor practices for employers
B) defines unfair labor practices for unions
C) defines unfair labor practices for employers and unions
D) does not address unfair labor practices
Q2) Ella is not required to join the union that represents co-workers at her place of employment under the agency shop clause.This means that:
A) she must, nevertheless, pay union dues.
B) she has a choice in making union dues payments.
C) she is exempt from paying a service fee to the union.
D) she is, nevertheless, bound by the rules and regulations of the union.
Q3) An example of an unfair labor practice is when an employer:
A) reinstates striking employees.
B) remains neutral during union elections.
C) fails to include all union demands in the collective bargaining agreement.
D) refuses to bargain with the union.
Q4) A shop steward manages workers on behalf of an employer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Selected Employment Benefits and Protections
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Q1) One category of OSHA violation is a willful violation.Pursuant to OSHA,each of the following constitutes a willful violation except:
A) the employer knows what he or she is doing constitutes a violation
B) there is a violation that the employer should have known about
C) there is a violation that was known to employees but not known to the employer
D) the employer is aware of a hazardous condition, but does not take steps to remedy it
Q2) Workers' compensation laws are generally no-fault,which means that workers injured on the job are entitled to recover from their injuries without having to prove who is at fault.
A)True B)False
Q3) Explain the general provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Q4) Welfare benefit plans covered by ERISA include payroll practices from the employer's general assets.
A)True B)False
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