Question 1

Olivia applies for a job with Petro Company.Petro does not hire Olivia because of her ethnicity.This is​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of disparate-treatment discrimination where Olivia is being treated unfairly because of her ethnicity.

Question 2

Gala and Hoyt are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc.Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963,IT Business Solutionscan legitimately pay different wages on the basis of​

Accepted Answer

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 allows for wage differences based on merit, seniority, quantity or quality of production, or any factor other than gender.

Question 3

Dakota believes that Credit Services Corporation (CSC)has discriminated against her on the basis of gender.She files a suit against CSC under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.To es-tablish a primafacie case of employment discrimination,Dakota must show that

Accepted Answer

To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the plaintiff must show that she is a member of a protected class, such as gender, race, or religion. So, Dakota should show that she is a female, and CSC is discriminating her based on her gender. Other options are not relevant to the establishment of a prima facie case.

Question 4

Destination Resort Company replaces Estee,a forty-five-year-old employee,with Francesca.Esteefiles a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.To establish a primafacie case,Esteemust show,among other things,that she is​

Accepted Answer

In order to establish a prima facie case of age discrimination, the plaintiff (Estee) must show that she was qualified for the position that she was replaced with Francesca. Age discrimination in employment law does not address issues of pay or dependability.

Question 5

Elsa participates in a Title VII investigation at the firm where she works.As a result,Elsa's employer demotes her.Elsa can file​

Accepted Answer

Elsa can file a retaliation claim, as she was demoted following her participation in a Title VII investigation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who engage in protected activity, such as participating in a workplace investigation.

Question 6

Cody believes that Delta Corporation has dis-criminated against him on the basis of gender.Cody files a suit against Delta under Title VII.To es-tablish a primafacie case of employment discrimi-nation,Cody must show that​

Accepted Answer

To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, the plaintiff must show that he or she is a member of a protected class. Gender is one of the protected classes under Title VII. Therefore, Cody must establish that he is a member of the protected class of gender to proceed with his case.

Question 7

Lew,a member of a protected class,applies for a job with Mit-E Construction Company,but fails Mit-E's employment test and is not hired.Lew believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect.If so,this is​

Accepted Answer

If Lew can show that the employment test had an unintentionally discriminatory effect on members of his protected class, then this is considered disparate-impact discrimination. This type of discrimination is based on a policy or practice that appears to be neutral but has a disproportionately negative effect on a specific protected group.

Question 8

Chuck files a suit against Drain-Pro Plumbing & Repair LLC under the Civil Rights Act of 1964,claiming reverse discrimination.To support this claim,Chuck must show that he is a member of​

Accepted Answer

To claim reverse discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Chuck must show that he is a member of a majority group, as reverse discrimination involves discrimination against members of a majority or historically advantaged group.

Question 9

Lizzie replaces Mike in his job at National Business Corporation (NBC).Mike believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Dis-crimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply​

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of age against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. Therefore, for the Act to apply, Mike must be 40 years of age or older.

Question 10

Lisa brings a lawsuit against her employer for unlawful discrimination.Lisa is successful in proving that she was unlawfully discriminated against by her employer.Lisa may be awarded​

Accepted Answer

If Lisa is successful in proving that she was unlawfully discriminated against by her employer, she may be awarded back pay, which is compensation for the wages she would have earned if she had not been discriminated against, retroactive promotions, which is the promotion that she would have received if she had not been discriminated against, and damages, which compensates Lisa for the emotional distress and other harms she may have suffered as a result of the discrimination. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Question 11

Jill,a fifty-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​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Polly files an employment discrimination suit against Quantitative Analysis,Inc.,under the Civil Rights Act of 1964,based on its discharge of Polly.Possible relief includes​

Accepted Answer

Reinstatement is a possible relief under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for an employee who has been wrongfully terminated due to discrimination. Imprisonment, fines, or an order to shutdown the employer's business would not be applicable in an employment discrimination suit.

Question 13

Sarah believes that she was rejected for a position at Trekking Travel Agency due to her race.Sarah files a suit against Trekking Travel Agency under Title VII on the basis of disparate-treatment discrimination.Sarah must show all of the following except that​

Accepted Answer

Sarah does not need to show that other people of her race hold similar positions with other employers. She only needs to show that she was qualified for the job and was rejected by Trekking Travel Agency on the basis of her race.

Question 14

Melanie files an employment discrimination suit against Natural Gas Industries Corp.under Title VII on a disparate-impact theory.To succeed,Melanie must show that a protected group of people are adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's​

Accepted Answer

The seniority system is not included in the list of exceptions. Therefore, if Melanie can show that Natural Gas Industries' seniority system has a disparate impact on a protected group, she may have a viable claim under Title VII.

Question 15

Machine Fabrication,LLC,may be liable for the sexual harassment of an employeeif it knew or should have known about the harassment,failed to take immediate action,and the harassment was committed by​

Accepted Answer

The only option among the choices given that implies a possible connection between Machine Fabrication, LLC and the harassment is a company supplier. If a supplier engaged in sexual harassment towards an employee of Machine Fabrication, LLC, the company could be liable if it knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take appropriate action. However, if the harassment was committed by the employee's previous employer, a close relative, or a competitor, the responsibility would likely fall on the individual or entity directly involved in the harassment.

Question 16

Greta is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Hydraulics Inc.Greta's supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit.This is​

Accepted Answer

Greta is facing a constructive discharge, where the hostile and abusive work environment has compelled her to quit her job. This is considered a form of discrimination and is illegal under employment laws.

Question 17

Ruth is a supervisor for Subs & Suds,a restaurant.Tim is a Subs employee.The owner announces that some em-ployees will be discharged.Ruth tells Tim that if he has sex with her,he can keep his job.This is​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of quid pro quo harassment, where sexual favors are demanded in exchange for employment benefits. It is a type of sexual harassment and is illegal.

Question 18

Origami Paper Products Corporation meets all of the requirements to be subject to the federal employment discrimination laws.These laws restrict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of​

Accepted Answer

Federal employment discrimination laws restrict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, age, and disability. Experience, intelligence, and skill are not protected categories under these laws.

Question 19

Truman applies for a job at Skylight Canopy Corporation for which he is well quali-fied,but for which he is rejected.Skylight continues to seek applicants and eventually fills the posi-tion with a person who is not a member of a mi-nority.Truman may succeed in a suit against Skylight for discrimination if he is a member of​

Accepted Answer

Truman may have a potential case of discrimination if he is a member of a protected class, such as a racial minority or a woman. The fact that Skylight eventually hires someone who is not a member of a minority group may suggest that they did not hire the most qualified applicant, which could be evidence of discrimination. However, it is worth noting that proving discrimination can be a complex legal process, and additional evidence and information would be necessary to determine whether Truman's case would succeed.

Question 20

The standard for determining whether constructive discharge has occurred is whether or not​​

Accepted Answer

The standard for determining whether constructive discharge has occurred is whether or not a reasonable person in the employee's position would feel compelled to quit. This means that if the work environment has become so intolerable that a reasonable person in the same position as the employee would feel they have no choice but to resign, then constructive discharge has occurred. Factors such as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation may contribute to this type of work environment. The other choices in the question are not relevant to determining whether constructive discharge has occurred.

Quiz 17: Employment Discrimination

Olivia applies for a job with Petro Company.Petro does not hire Olivia because of her ethnicity.This is

Gala and Hoyt are employees of IT Business Solutions,Inc.Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963,IT Business Solutionscan legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

Dakota believes that Credit Services Corporation (CSC) has discriminated against her on the basis of gender.She files a suit against CSC under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.To es-tablish a primafacie case of employment discrimination,Dakota must show that

Destination Resort Company replaces Estee,a forty-five-year-old employee,with Francesca.Esteefiles a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.To establish a primafacie case,Esteemust show,among other things,that she is

Elsa participates in a Title VII investigation at the firm where she works.As a result,Elsa's employer demotes her.Elsa can file

Cody believes that Delta Corporation has dis-criminated against him on the basis of gender.Cody files a suit against Delta under Title VII.To es-tablish a primafacie case of employment discrimi-nation,Cody must show that

Lew,a member of a protected class,applies for a job with Mit-E Construction Company,but fails Mit-E's employment test and is not hired.Lew believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect.If so,this is

Chuck files a suit against Drain-Pro Plumbing & Repair LLC under the Civil Rights Act of 1964,claiming reverse discrimination.To support this claim,Chuck must show that he is a member of

Lizzie replaces Mike in his job at National Business Corporation (NBC) .Mike believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Dis-crimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply

Lisa brings a lawsuit against her employer for unlawful discrimination.Lisa is successful in proving that she was unlawfully discriminated against by her employer.Lisa may be awarded

Jill,a fifty-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

Polly files an employment discrimination suit against Quantitative Analysis,Inc.,under the Civil Rights Act of 1964,based on its discharge of Polly.Possible relief includes

Sarah believes that she was rejected for a position at Trekking Travel Agency due to her race.Sarah files a suit against Trekking Travel Agency under Title VII on the basis of disparate-treatment discrimination.Sarah must show all of the following except that

Melanie files an employment discrimination suit against Natural Gas Industries Corp.under Title VII on a disparate-impact theory.To succeed,Melanie must show that a protected group of people are adversely affected by any of the following except the employer's

Machine Fabrication,LLC,may be liable for the sexual harassment of an employeeif it knew or should have known about the harassment,failed to take immediate action,and the harassment was committed by

Greta is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Hydraulics Inc.Greta's supervisor and co-workers tease and play tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit.This is

Ruth is a supervisor for Subs & Suds,a restaurant.Tim is a Subs employee.The owner announces that some em-ployees will be discharged.Ruth tells Tim that if he has sex with her,he can keep his job.This is

Origami Paper Products Corporation meets all of the requirements to be subject to the federal employment discrimination laws.These laws restrict the ability of employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of

The standard for determining whether constructive discharge has occurred is whether or not