1. Law Chapter 23

2. True/False

3. #1
___ 1. Paying more money to those who work harder is unjustified discrimination.

4. #1 (Answer)
1. False

5. #2
___ 2. Justified discrimination is permitted and even encouraged.

6. #2 (Answer)
2. True

7. #3
___ 3. The Supreme Court will permit seniority to be used even when it perpetuates past discrimination.

8. #3 (Answer)
3. True

9. #4
___ 4. In instances where a supervisor sexually harasses a subordinate, the employer is strictly liable.

10. #4 (Answer)
4. True

11. #5
___ 5. The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination on account of national origin.

12. #5 (Answer)
5. False

13. Multiple Choice

14. #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

15. #6 (Answer)
6. business necessity

16. #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.

17. #7 (Answer)
7. b. quid pro quo

18. #8
8. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination against workers
a. over c. over 65
b. under 40 d. under 65

19. #8 (Answer)
8. a. over 40

20. #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

21. #9 (Answer)
9. d. hostile environment

22. #10
10. What federal agency was established to investigate, resolve, and prosecute job discrimination complaints?
a. ADA c. EEOC
b. EPA d. PDA

23. Completion

24. #10
10. The protected class based on race or color includes all persons who are not ________.

25. #10 (Answer)
10. white

26. #11
11. People over age ____ are protected against discrimination on the basis of their age.

27. #11 (Answer)
11. 40

28. #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.

29. #12 (Answer
12. Quid pro quo

30. #13
13. A(n) _________ arises when unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or contact interfere with an employee’s ability to work.

31. #13 (Answer)
13. Hostile environment

32. #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.

33. #14 (Answer)
14. Americans with Disabilities Act

34. #15
15. Most employees with ___ or more employees and engaged in interstate commerce are subject to federal employment discrimination laws.

35. #15 (Answer
15. 15