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Disparate treatment on the basis of sex is illegal even if it is a bona fide occupational qualification.

A) True
B) False

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Disparate treatment is considered a sign of discrimination.Why is this so? Do you think it can ever be legal? If so,in what kind of situations? Substantiate your answer with examples.

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Florence,a marketing executive in her late thirties,had worked at a reputable marketing firm for the last three years.However,she was fired from the company without any prior notice when she collapsed at work after experiencing an epileptic seizure.Following this,Florence sued the company under _____.


A) Executive Order 11246
B) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
C) Americans with Disabilities Act
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act
E) Executive Order 11478

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Name the agency that is responsible for conducting research to determine the criteria for specific operations or occupations and for training employers to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) .


A) The Department of Health
B) The Department of Commerce
C) The Department of Trade
D) The Department of Labor
E) The Department of Development

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Select the statement that characterizes the Civil Rights Act of 1991.


A) It limits damage claims to attorney's fees and costs.
B) It requires violators to pay punitive damages that specifically cover emotional pain and suffering.
C) It prohibits violators from paying compensatory damages.
D) It limits the maximum punitive damages allowed, depending on the size of an organization.
E) It limits the maximum punitive damages to $50,000 for all organizations even if the discrimination was intentional.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Identify the action of employers that can result in reverse discrimination.


A) Affirmative action
B) Reasonable accommodation
C) Disparate treatment
D) Retaliation
E) Disparate impact

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.


A) sexual discrimination
B) affirmative action
C) disparate treatment
D) reasonable accommodation
E) reverse discrimination

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Identify the correct statement regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) .


A) In a closing conference, all the findings of the inspection are kept confidential with the concerned officers.
B) OSHA compliance officers do not entertain any kind of input or complaints from employees during the inspection.
C) OSHA compliance officers notify employers a month in advance before the inspection.
D) The OSHA compliance officer will seek a restraining order from the U.S. District Court, even if the inspection reveals that the problem is minor.
E) If an OSHA violation results in citations, an employer must post each citation in a prominent place near the location of the violation.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Describe the provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990.How is it different from other Equal Employment Opportunity laws (EEO laws)? Regina is visually impaired to the extent that she cannot read without her glasses.Ed has had leukemia but has now gone into remission.Will both of them be eligible for compensation under the provisions of ADA? Justify your answer with appropriate reasons.

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Which of the following statements reflects a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?


A) Older employees are permitted to work even after attaining the retirement age.
B) Employees over the age of 40 are asked to retire as part of a company's downsizing program.
C) An employee is denied employment because of the fact that he is a minor.
D) Older workers in an organization are better compensated than the younger workers.
E) An employee avails voluntary retirement before attaining the retirement age.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Martha's boss,Bill,constantly uses sexually explicit language while communicating with his female subordinates.Though many female employees were bothered with this behavior,no one ever complained for fear of negative repercussions.However,Martha files a complaint against Bill with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Will this be considered as discriminatory behavior? Why or why not? Explain the prohibitions under Title VII for related behavior with examples.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was partly designed to overturn Supreme Court decisions.

A) True
B) False

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William,an employee with the U.S.Postal Service,was deployed to Afghanistan to serve in the U.S.army for two years.After the completion of his military duties,he resumed work at the post office.He was reemployed at a higher status and provided a higher compensation package.Which of the following legislation was used to help William return to reemployment on such favorable terms?


A) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
B) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
C) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
E) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that employers may retaliate against employees for either opposing a perceived illegal employment practice.

A) True
B) False

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False

Cultural differences are insignificant while promoting safety internationally.

A) True
B) False

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When an individual is promised a positive outcome for submission to sex,or threatened with a negative outcome for failure to submit to sex,this is referred to as _____.


A) adverse impact
B) disparate impact
C) reverse discrimination
D) undue hardship
E) quid pro quo harassment

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Do you think the Occupational Safety and Health Act been successful? Explain.

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCP)audits government contractors to ensure they are actively pursuing the goals in their plans.

A) True
B) False

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The general-duty clause states that it is each employer's duty to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following represents an act of participation in a proceeding?


A) Removing a whistleblower from employment
B) Implementing affirmative action measures
C) Expressing dissatisfaction over employment casually
D) Retaliating against a whistleblower
E) Testifying in an investigation

F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

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