Question 1

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)or a similar state agency within _____ days of the incident.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the EEOC or a similar state agency within 180 days of the incident. Failure to file a complaint within 180 days results in the case's being dismissed immediately, with certain exceptions.

Question 2

Executive order 11246, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, is enforced by the:

Accepted Answer

President Johnson issued executive order 11246 that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs enforces this executive order.

Question 3

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is in charge of the:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is in charge of executive order 11478. The order extends to all contractors and subcontractors doing $10,000 worth of business with the federal government.

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, what is the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees?

Accepted Answer

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees is $50,000.

Question 5

Which of the following states that it is illegal for an employer to refuse to hire an individual or otherwise discriminate against this individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII states that it is illegal for an employer to "(1)fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or (2)to limit, segregate, or classify his employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin."

Question 6

Which of the following is true about how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)responds to a claim of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

If the EEOC cannot come to an agreement with an organization, it has two options. First, it can issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim, which certifies that the agency has investigated and found validity in the victim's allegations. Second, although less likely, the agency may aid the alleged victim in bringing suit in federal court.

Question 7

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is enforced by the _____.

Accepted Answer

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 covers executive agencies as well as contractors and subcontractors that receive more than $2,500 annually from the federal government. It requires them to engage in affirmative action for individuals with disabilities. Congress designed this act to encourage employers to actively recruit qualified individuals with disabilities and to make reasonable accommodations to allow them to become active members of the labor market. The Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor enforces this act.

Question 8

Which of the following agencies or institutions is responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)is the agency responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government. Businesses with contracts for more than $50,000 cannot discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, and they must have a written affirmative action plan on file.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the consent decree that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)enters into with an organization that has been found to be discriminating?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes the EEOC enters into a consent decree with a discriminating organization. This decree is an agreement between the agency and the organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices and possibly institute additional affirmative action practices to rectify its history of discrimination.

Question 10

After the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has taken responsibility for investigating a claim of discrimination, the complainant must give the EEOC _____ days to investigate the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A complainant must give the EEOC 60 days to investigate the complaint. If the EEOC either does not believe the complaint to be valid or fails to complete the investigation, the complainant may sue in federal court.

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act covers specific physiological disabilities such as cosmetic disfigurement and anatomical loss affecting the neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic, or lymphatic systems. However, conditions such as obesity, substance abuse, eye and hair color, and lefthandedness are not covered.

Question 12

Each year organizations with a minimum of _____ employees must file an EEO-1 report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

Each year organizations with 100 or more employees must file a report (EEO-1)with the EEOC that provides the number of women and minorities employed in nine different job categories. The EEOC computer analyzes these reports to identify patterns of discrimination that can then be attacked through class-action suits.

Question 13

The _____ is a set of guidelines that provides guidance on the ways an organization should develop and administer recruitment systems so as not to violate Title VII.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures is a set of guidelines issued by the EEOC, the Department of Labor, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Civil Service Commission. This document provides guidance on the ways an organization should develop and administer selection systems so as not to violate Title VII.

Question 14

Which of the following is responsible for enforcing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The ADEA was designed to protect older employees when a firm reduces its workforce through layoffs.

Question 15

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of _____.

Accepted Answer

Passed in 1967 and amended in 1986, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of 40. The act almost exactly mirrors Title VII in terms of its substantive provisions and the procedures to be followed in pursuing a case.

Question 16

Which of the following agencies is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints, gathering information, and issuing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is an independent federal agency and is responsible for enforcing most of the EEO laws, such as Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It has three major responsibilities: investigating and resolving discrimination complaints, gathering information, and issuing guidelines.

Question 17

Executive order 11478 requires the federal government to:

Accepted Answer

President Richard M. Nixon issued executive order 11478 that requires the federal government to base all its employment policies on merit and fitness, and specifies that race, color, sex, religion, and national origin should not be considered.

Question 18

Which of the following is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act covers specific physiological disabilities such as cosmetic disfigurement and anatomical loss affecting the neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic, or lymphatic systems. However, conditions such as obesity, substance abuse, eye and hair color, and lefthandedness are not covered.

Question 19

Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is an independent federal agency and is responsible for enforcing most of the EEO laws, such as Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 20

Directives issued and amended unilaterally by the president are known as:

Accepted Answer

Executive orders are directives issued and amended unilaterally by the president. These orders do not require congressional approval, yet they have the force of law.

Quiz 3: The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a similar state agency within _____ days of the incident.