Law Chapter 23

True/False

#1 ___ 1. Paying more money to those who work harder is unjustified discrimination.

#1 (Answer) 1. False

#2 ___ 2. Justified discrimination is permitted and even encouraged.

#2 (Answer) 2. True

#3 ___ 3. The Supreme Court will permit seniority to be used even when it perpetuates past discrimination.

#3 (Answer) 3. True

#4 ___ 4. In instances where a supervisor sexually harasses a subordinate, the employer is strictly liable.

#4 (Answer) 4. True

#5 ___ 5. The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination on account of national origin.

#5 (Answer) 5. False

Multiple Choice

#6 6. The employer’s defense that the employee’s skills or work history was the reason for not hiring would be a a. business necessity

#6 (Answer) 6. business necessity

#7 7. What form of sexual harassment occurs when one thing is exchanged for another? a. hostile environment c. both a and b b. quid pro quo d. none of these.

#7 (Answer) 7. b. quid pro quo

#8 8. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination against workers a. over 40 c. over 65 b. under 40 d. under 65

#8 (Answer) 8. a. over 40

#9 9. Because Mike is the only male employee working at the science museum, he often is the victim or subject of jokes from his female co-workers. Which of these terms best matches Mark’s situation? a. causation c. justified discrimination b. disparate impact d. hostile environment

#9 (Answer) 9. d. hostile environment

#10 10. What federal agency was established to investigate, resolve, and prosecute job discrimination complaints? a. ADA c. EEOC b. EPA d. PDA

Completion

#10 10. The protected class based on race or color includes all persons who are not ________.

#10 (Answer) 10. white

#11 11. People over age ____ are protected against discrimination on the basis of their age.

#11 (Answer) 11. 40

#12 12. The most vivid illustration of the _____________ form of sexual harassment is when a boss threatens to fire a subordinate unless sexual favors are provided.

#12 (Answer 12. Quid pro quo

#13 13. A(n) _________ arises when unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or contact interfere with an employee’s ability to work.

#13 (Answer) 13. Hostile environment

#14 14. The _____________________ defines a qualified individual with a disability as one who can perform the essential functions of the job or who could perform those functions with a reasonable accommodation.

#14 (Answer) 14. Americans with Disabilities Act

#15 15. Most employees with ___ or more employees and engaged in interstate commerce are subject to federal employment discrimination laws.

#15 (Answer 15. 15