Question 1

Identify the actions an employer should take to insure compliance with the ADA.

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Question 2

A manager who permits lewd posters to be displayed in the workplace may be creating a hostile work environment leading to complaints of sexual harassment.

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Permitting lewd posters in the workplace can create an uncomfortable and offensive environment for some employees, leading to potential claims of sexual harassment. It is important for managers to create a professional work environment and address any inappropriate behavior or materials.

Question 3

The ADA defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits their ability to perform their job.

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The disabled person has such an impairment that substantially limits that person in some major life activities has a record of such impairment, or who is regarded as having such impairment.

Question 4

The continuum on approaches to diversity runs from ignoring diversity to building acceptance of diversity.

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The continuum extends beyond building acceptance, to solving diversity issues and creating an inclusive culture.

Question 5

Disparate treatment is focused on the under-representation of a protected class as a whole, while disparate impact is more individual-based.

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Disparate treatment is the different treatment of (a) certain member(s) of the protected class, while disparate impact focuses on the protected class.

Question 6

Explain the significance of the Civil Rights Act and why is it so important in equal employment opportunity. Identify which groups it provides coverage to.

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Question 7

Provide a summary on the debate on affirmative action, including the arguments for it, and the arguments against it.

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Question 8

Diversity training has proven to be an effective tool for increasing employees' "acceptance of others."

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Relatively few studies have been done on the effectiveness of diversity training. There is some concern that the programs may be seen as entertaining but may not produce long-term changes in people's attitudes and behaviors toward others.

Question 9

One way in which employers have addressed the prohibition of discrimination in religion is to offer "holiday swapping pools."

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Holiday swapping pools allow employees to trade their religious holidays with those who celebrate different religions, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to take time off for their religious observances without disadvantaging others. This is one way employers have addressed the prohibition of discrimination in religion.

Question 10

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requires employers to provide military leaves of absence.

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) does require employers to provide military leaves of absence to employees who leave their civilian jobs to perform military service. This law also provides protections and rights for returning service members who wish to rejoin their civilian careers.

Question 11

Under the 1991 Civil Rights Act, an employer cannot simply require that all job applicants have a minimum level of education, such as a high school diploma. They must be able to defend the requirement as job related for the position.

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This is true according to the 1991 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employers from implementing education requirements that are not job-related and could potentially discriminate against certain groups of individuals. Employers must be able to demonstrate that the education requirement is necessary for the particular job in question.

Question 12

Discuss the various approaches to diversity, beginning with the least aggressive and ending with the most.

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Question 13

Discuss the following statement with reference to EEO laws and regulations:
"This is my business ...I founded it ...I can hire and fire whomever I choose without interference from the government."

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Question 14

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from having different pay rates based on race.

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The Equal Pay Act prohibits differences in pay based on sex.

Question 15

In order to file a claim of sexual harassment, an individual must claim that they were victim to pervasive and unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, and that the harasser had a "matching" sexual orientation with the victim.

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Court decisions have held that an individual's sexual orientation is effectively irrelevant in a sexual harassment claim.

Question 16

Define sexual harassment and identify the actions that an organization can take to minimize the probability of sexual harassment charges being filed.

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Question 17

The three approaches to diversity training are legal awareness, cultural awareness, and sensitivity training.

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This statement is true. The three approaches to diversity training are legal awareness, cultural awareness, and sensitivity training.

Question 18

Many court decisions have ruled against an employer's right to enforce a dress code, citing reasons related to disparate impact against some ethnic groups.

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Courts decisions have consistently allowed employers to set dress codes so long as they are applied uniformly. Employers should be mindful of the business necessity involved when enforcing them.

Question 19

Withholding a raise from someone who refuses to date you is an example of quid pro quo harassment.

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This is an example of quid pro quo harassment, where an individual in a position of authority makes a request for sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or opportunities, such as a raise. It is illegal and a violation of workplace policies.

Question 20

In the absence of national legislation, some cities and states have passed laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with differing sexual orientations.

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This statement is true. Some cities and states in the United States have passed their own laws to protect individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation in the absence of national legislation.

Quiz 2: Equal Employment Opportunity