Question 1

Pipes & Plumbing Corporation is a private employer involved in an employment discrimination suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.Punitive damages may be recovered only if the employer

Accepted Answer

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, punitive damages may be recovered by the plaintiff in an employment discrimination suit only if the employer acted with malice or reckless indifference. The other options, such as the employer having one hundred or more employees or consenting to punitive damages, are not relevant to the requirement for punitive damages under Title VII.

Question 2

Rachel,a fifty-five-year-old member of a racial minority with a disability,believes that she is a victim of employment discrimination.Potentially the most widespread form of discrimination is based on

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The answer of Rachel,a fifty-five-year-old member of a racial minority...

Question 3

Mary applies for a job with Northern States Oil Company.Northern States does not hire her because of her ethnicity,or national origin.This is​

Accepted Answer

Disparate treatment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an individual unfavorably due to their race, ethnicity, or national origin. In this case, Mary was not hired because of her ethnicity or national origin, indicating disparate treatment discrimination.

Question 4

Emily,an employee of Farm Supplies,Inc. ,files a suit against her employer,alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor Gowan.The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by

Accepted Answer

The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by the employee who experienced harassment (in this case, Emily).

Question 5

Cady files an employment discrimination suit against Durable Goods Corporation under the Civil Rights Act.If Cady shows that Durable Goods acted with malice or reckless indifference,she may recover

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Question 6

Nell,a member of a protected class,applies for a job with Origami Paper Corporation,but fails the company's employment test and is not hired.Nell believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect.If so,this is

Accepted Answer

If Nell is a member of a protected class and the employment test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect, then this is disparate-impact discrimination. Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate impact on members of a protected class.

Question 7

Ruth is a supervisor for Subs,a restaurant.Tim is a Subs employee.The owner announces that some employees will be discharged.Ruth tells Tim that for sexual favors,she will give him an excellent performance review and recommend a raise.This is

Accepted Answer

This is quid pro quo harassment, as Ruth is offering a job benefit (good performance review and a raise) in exchange for sexual favors.

Question 8

Mena,a female,and Neil,a male,are employees of Operational Processes Corporation.Mena regularly e-mails sexually explicit images to Neal via Operational's network.Neil finds this offensive.This is

Accepted Answer

Mena's behavior constitutes hostile-environment harassment, as she is creating an offensive and intimidating work environment for Neil through her constant harassment via email. This behavior is not acceptable in the workplace and can lead to disciplinary action.

Question 9

Holly files an employment discrimination suit against Industrial Corporation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act on a disparate-impact theory.To succeed,the plaintiff must show that as a member of a protected class,she was adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's

Accepted Answer

The employer's seniority system is not included as one of the practices or procedures that can adversely affect a member of a protected class under a disparate-impact theory. The other options listed (practices, procedures, and tests) can all potentially have a disparate impact on a protected class.

Question 10

Fact Pattern 21-1
Craig applies for a job at Dispatch Transportation,Inc. ,for which he is well qualified.He passes a test to determine which applicants are eligible for hiring,but the employer discards the results,and Craig is rejected.Dispatch continues to seek applicants.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 21-1.To successfully defend itself against Craig's suit,Dispatch must show that

Accepted Answer

To successfully defend itself against Craig's suit, Dispatch must show that the practice in question was justified. This means that the employer must have had a valid and necessary reason for discarding the test results and seeking new applicants. If the employer can prove that the decision was based on legitimate business reasons rather than discrimination, it may be able to defend itself against Craig's lawsuit.

Question 11

Laura is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Motor Vehicle Sales & Service Inc.Her supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit.This is

Accepted Answer

Laura's situation meets the criteria for a constructive discharge, which occurs when an employer makes working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable person in the employee's position would feel compelled to resign. In this case, the harassment and discrimination she faced as the only female employee in her department led to her decision to quit, and the discriminatory treatment was a determining factor in her resignation. This constitutes gender discrimination, which is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Question 12

Fact Pattern 21-1
Craig applies for a job at Dispatch Transportation,Inc. ,for which he is well qualified.He passes a test to determine which applicants are eligible for hiring,but the employer discards the results,and Craig is rejected.Dispatch continues to seek applicants.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 21-1.Craig files a suit against Dispatch under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,claiming discrimination.To support this claim,Craig must show that he is a member of

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Craig must show that he belongs to one of these protected classes in order to make a claim of discrimination under Title VII.

Question 13

Resort Hotel Company replaces Sharon,a forty-five-year-old employee,with Terry.Sharon files a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.To establish a prima facie case,she must show,among other things,that she is

Accepted Answer

To establish a prima facie case under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sharon must show that she is qualified for the position from which she was terminated. Age, not qualifications or job performance, is the basis for the alleged discrimination in this case. Therefore, choice (C) is not required to be proven for a prima facie case. Choices (A) and (B) are not relevant to establishing a prima facie case under the ADEA.

Question 14

Inez files an employment discrimination suit against Jiffy Delivery Service,Inc. ,under the Civil Rights Act,based on Jiffy's discharge of Inez.Possible relief includes

Accepted Answer

Reinstatement is a possible relief for employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act. Imprisonment, fines, and an order to shutdown the employer's business are not typical forms of relief in employment discrimination cases.

Question 15

Beth participates in an investigation into possible violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act at ChemWorks,Inc. ,where she is an employee.As a result,the employer demotes her.Beth can file

Accepted Answer

Beth can file a retaliation claim as demoting her for participating in an investigation into possible violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is considered retaliation, which is prohibited by the Act.

Question 16

Connor and Demi are employees of EcoCrop Corporation.Under the Equal Pay Act,EcoCrop can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

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Question 17

Fact Pattern 21-2
Kyla replaces Lomax in his job at Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Corporation (MVMC).
-Refer to Fact Pattern 21-2.Lomax believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply

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Kyla replaces Lomax in his...

Question 18

Mechanical Engineering,Inc. ,may be liable for the sexual harassment of an employee if it knew or should have known about the harassment,failed to take immediate action,and the harassment was committed by

Accepted Answer

According to the question, the liable party is Mechanical Engineering, Inc. if they failed to take immediate action after knowing or should have known about the sexual harassment committed by someone. The only option provided in the choices that is a possible culprit is a company supervisor. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 19

Gil and Hera are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc.Under the Equal Pay Act,IT Business Solutions can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

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Question 20

Lisa brings a successful suit against her employer Metal Mold Corporation for employment discrimination.Lisa may be awarded

Accepted Answer

Lisa may be awarded back pay for any wages she lost due to the discrimination, retroactive promotions if she can prove that she would have been promoted if not for the discrimination, and damages for any emotional or physical distress caused by the discrimination. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Quiz 21: Employment Discrimination

Pipes & Plumbing Corporation is a private employer involved in an employment discrimination suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.Punitive damages may be recovered only if the employer

Rachel,a fifty-five-year-old member of a racial minority with a disability,believes that she is a victim of employment discrimination.Potentially the most widespread form of discrimination is based on

Mary applies for a job with Northern States Oil Company.Northern States does not hire her because of her ethnicity,or national origin.This is

Emily,an employee of Farm Supplies,Inc. ,files a suit against her employer,alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor Gowan.The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by

Cady files an employment discrimination suit against Durable Goods Corporation under the Civil Rights Act.If Cady shows that Durable Goods acted with malice or reckless indifference,she may recover

Nell,a member of a protected class,applies for a job with Origami Paper Corporation,but fails the company's employment test and is not hired.Nell believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect.If so,this is

Ruth is a supervisor for Subs,a restaurant.Tim is a Subs employee.The owner announces that some employees will be discharged.Ruth tells Tim that for sexual favors,she will give him an excellent performance review and recommend a raise.This is

Mena,a female,and Neil,a male,are employees of Operational Processes Corporation.Mena regularly e-mails sexually explicit images to Neal via Operational's network.Neil finds this offensive.This is

Holly files an employment discrimination suit against Industrial Corporation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act on a disparate-impact theory.To succeed,the plaintiff must show that as a member of a protected class,she was adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's

Laura is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Motor Vehicle Sales & Service Inc.Her supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit.This is

Resort Hotel Company replaces Sharon,a forty-five-year-old employee,with Terry.Sharon files a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.To establish a prima facie case,she must show,among other things,that she is

Inez files an employment discrimination suit against Jiffy Delivery Service,Inc. ,under the Civil Rights Act,based on Jiffy's discharge of Inez.Possible relief includes

Beth participates in an investigation into possible violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act at ChemWorks,Inc. ,where she is an employee.As a result,the employer demotes her.Beth can file

Connor and Demi are employees of EcoCrop Corporation.Under the Equal Pay Act,EcoCrop can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Fact Pattern 21-2 Kyla replaces Lomax in his job at Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Corporation (MVMC) . -Refer to Fact Pattern 21-2.Lomax believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply

Mechanical Engineering,Inc. ,may be liable for the sexual harassment of an employee if it knew or should have known about the harassment,failed to take immediate action,and the harassment was committed by

Gil and Hera are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc.Under the Equal Pay Act,IT Business Solutions can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Lisa brings a successful suit against her employer Metal Mold Corporation for employment discrimination.Lisa may be awarded

Quiz 21: Employment Discrimination

Pipes & Plumbing Corporation is a private employer involved in an employment discrimination suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.Punitive damages may be recovered only if the employer

Rachel,a fifty-five-year-old member of a racial minority with a disability,believes that she is a victim of employment discrimination.Potentially the most widespread form of discrimination is based on

Mary applies for a job with Northern States Oil Company.Northern States does not hire her because of her ethnicity,or national origin.This is​

Emily,an employee of Farm Supplies,Inc. ,files a suit against her employer,alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor Gowan.The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by

Cady files an employment discrimination suit against Durable Goods Corporation under the Civil Rights Act.If Cady shows that Durable Goods acted with malice or reckless indifference,she may recover

Nell,a member of a protected class,applies for a job with Origami Paper Corporation,but fails the company's employment test and is not hired.Nell believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect.If so,this is

Ruth is a supervisor for Subs,a restaurant.Tim is a Subs employee.The owner announces that some employees will be discharged.Ruth tells Tim that for sexual favors,she will give him an excellent performance review and recommend a raise.This is

Mena,a female,and Neil,a male,are employees of Operational Processes Corporation.Mena regularly e-mails sexually explicit images to Neal via Operational's network.Neil finds this offensive.This is

Holly files an employment discrimination suit against Industrial Corporation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act on a disparate-impact theory.To succeed,the plaintiff must show that as a member of a protected class,she was adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's

Laura is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Motor Vehicle Sales & Service Inc.Her supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit.This is

Resort Hotel Company replaces Sharon,a forty-five-year-old employee,with Terry.Sharon files a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.To establish a prima facie case,she must show,among other things,that she is

Inez files an employment discrimination suit against Jiffy Delivery Service,Inc. ,under the Civil Rights Act,based on Jiffy's discharge of Inez.Possible relief includes

Beth participates in an investigation into possible violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act at ChemWorks,Inc. ,where she is an employee.As a result,the employer demotes her.Beth can file

Connor and Demi are employees of EcoCrop Corporation.Under the Equal Pay Act,EcoCrop can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Fact Pattern 21-2 Kyla replaces Lomax in his job at Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Corporation (MVMC) . -Refer to Fact Pattern 21-2.Lomax believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply

Mechanical Engineering,Inc. ,may be liable for the sexual harassment of an employee if it knew or should have known about the harassment,failed to take immediate action,and the harassment was committed by

Gil and Hera are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc.Under the Equal Pay Act,IT Business Solutions can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Lisa brings a successful suit against her employer Metal Mold Corporation for employment discrimination.Lisa may be awarded

Mary applies for a job with Northern States Oil Company.Northern States does not hire her because of her ethnicity,or national origin.This is