Question 1

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)favors English-only rules because they decrease the ability for people to stereotype based on national origin or ethnicity and thus decrease illegal workplace discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The EEOC actually cautions against English-only rules, stating that such rules can sometimes be a form of discrimination based on national origin. The Commission advises that employers should only implement English-only rules when there is a legitimate business necessity for them.

Question 2

All of the following are true statements regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act,EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Not every personal or family emergency qualifies for FMLA leave. The Act defines specific reasons for which leave may be taken, including serious health conditions of the employee or their spouse, child, or parent; the birth or adoption of a child; and qualifying exigencies related to military service.

Question 3

To establish aprima faciecase of religious discrimination,the employee has to show all of the following except which one:

Accepted Answer

While religion being a significant part of an employee's life may strengthen the case for religious discrimination, it is not a necessary element to establish a prima facie case of religious discrimination. The other three elements mentioned - sincerely held religious belief, employer's notice of conflict with the request, and negative employment action based on the conflict - are essential to establish such a case.

Question 4

A mayor serving in a major metropolitan area receives an internal memorandum indicating personnel at many police stations are single-race. At the time of the report,thirty percent of the police force was black or Hispanic. She immediately calls a press conference and orders transfers of police officers to achieve racial balance across the city. The transferred police officers sue on constitutional grounds. Assuming just these facts,what is the strongest argument that might be advanced by the transferred officers based on constitutional grounds?

Accepted Answer

The strongest argument that could be advanced by the transferred officers based on constitutional grounds is that the mayor's policy used race as the basis for transfers, which means that the policy is subject to strict scrutiny. Using race as the basis for transfers is generally considered unconstitutional, and strict scrutiny requires that the policy be necessary to achieve a compelling government interest.

Question 5

What is the EEOC guideline on English-only workplace rules? What are two reasons given for the rules?​​

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Question 6

Title VII specifically addresses the issues of affirmative action,sexual harassment,and same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It does not specifically address affirmative action, sexual harassment, or same-sex marriage. These issues may be addressed by other laws or court rulings.

Question 7

Employment practices that appear to apply neutrally to all employees but result in a less favorable effect for one group may give rise to a claim of:

Accepted Answer

The situation described refers to a disparate impact, which occurs when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate effect on a particular group of employees, often based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or age. Disparate impact is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Disparate treatment, on the other hand, involves intentional discrimination against an individual based on their protected status. Inclusion and reasonable accommodation are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 8

In order to be covered by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act),a disability must be ongoing and permanent for the foreseeable future.

Accepted Answer

The ADA covers individuals with disabilities that are both permanent and those with temporary conditions, as long as they substantially limit one or more major life activities.

Question 9

Karina is confined to a wheelchair due to a car accident in which she suffered severe spinal damage. She is applying for a position as a hostess at a restaurant. The hiring manager at the restaurant would like to hire Karina,but is concerned that her disability may make it difficult for her to do the job. In making the hiring decision,what should the hiring manager know about the restaurants obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Question 10

According to sociologists,what is society's image of a good mother? A good father? How do those images impact how parents who choose to balance their work life with family are viewed?

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Question 11

John Smith was assaulted on the loading dock by a coworker, Jim Jones, at the Acme Widget Company. The attack was unprovoked by Smith. After the physical assault, there was an angry verbal exchange between the parties. The incident ended when Jones yelled that Smith was a "sissy" and "everybody knows you're queer as a three dollar bill." Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the harassment lawsuit filed by Smith under The Civil Right Act of 1964?
I. Sex discrimination is prohibited by the Civil Right Act of 1964.
II. Sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited by the Civil Right Act of 1964.
III. All states have laws barring sexual orientation discrimination.
IV. Sexual orientation discrimination is not explicitly prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on gender stereotypes or sexual harassment, but it does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. While some states have laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, this is not a federal protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Therefore, option I is correct and option II is incorrect. Option III is partially correct but not relevant to the outcome of the lawsuit. Option IV correctly states that sexual orientation discrimination is not explicitly prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 12

Explain the heightened scrutiny standard (also known as intermediate scrutiny)and identify when it applies.​​

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Question 13

What must a plaintiff show to make a prima facie case of hostile work environment sexual harassment?​​

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Question 14

Equal protection is the constitutional guarantee:

Accepted Answer

The equal protection clause, found in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees that all individuals are entitled to equal protection under the law. This means that laws and policies must be applied equally to all people, without discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or religion. The other answer choices refer to different constitutional guarantees, but do not specifically address the concept of equal protection.

Question 15

University policies that seek to bring diversity to campus through the use of quotas do not violate the Equal Protection clause.​

Accepted Answer

Quotas based on predetermined numbers or percentages are considered discriminatory and violate the Equal Protection clause. However, race can be considered as a factor in the admissions process as long as it is one among many factors, and not the sole determining factor, in achieving diversity on campus. This was upheld in the landmark Supreme Court case Grutter v. Bollinger (2003).

Question 16

Harold works for a retail store and an associate manager,while serving as a single parent for his two children. Despite the demands of his family,Harold has always received stellar performance reviews at work. When he applied to become store manager,he did not get the job. His employer explained that it did not feel he could maintain his high level of performance in the manager position because his family obligations would be too demanding. The employer noted that single parents often do not perform well as store managers,particularly single fathers. If you were Harold's attorney,how would you argue that he was the subject of discrimination?​

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Question 17

Which of the following federal government agencies is charged with enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal government agency charged with enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The U.S. Department of Labor, Merit Systems Protection Board, and Office of Personnel Management have different responsibilities and do not specifically enforce Title VII.

Question 18

Some federal courts have held that the Civil Rights Act's ban on 'discrimination on the basis of sex' provides protection for gay and transgender employees when they face discrimination involving sex stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

Some federal courts, such as the Second Circuit and Seventh Circuit, have interpreted the ban on 'discrimination on the basis of sex' in the Civil Rights Act to include protection for gay and transgender employees who may face discrimination due to sex stereotyping. However, this interpretation is not universally accepted by all courts.

Quiz 5: Diversity: Equity and Justice for All