Question 1

Truman applies for a job at Skylight Canopy Corporation for which he is well qualified, but for which he is rejected.Skylight continues to seek applicants and eventually fills the position with a person who is not a member of a minority.Truman is most likely to succeed in a suit against Skylight for discrimination if he is a member of

Accepted Answer

Truman is most likely to succeed in a suit against Skylight for discrimination if he is a member of a protected class, such as a racial or ethnic minority, as this would provide evidence of potentially discriminatory hiring practices. Being a member of a majority group or other organizations would not necessarily demonstrate discrimination.

Question 2

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

The situation described is an example of disparate-impact discrimination, where a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionately negative effect on members of a protected class. In this case, the employment test is potentially having this effect on Lew and other members of the same protected class.

Question 3

Fact Pattern 17-1
Lita replaces Manny in his job at Neighborly Business Corporation (NBC).
-Refer to Fact Pattern 17-1.To succeed with an age-discrimination claim against CBC, Manny will have to show that

Accepted Answer

To succeed with an age-discrimination claim, Manny will have to show that he is qualified for his job, and that his age was a determining factor in the decision to terminate his employment. It is not necessary for him to show that Lita is unqualified for his job or that the qualifications for his job are too high. It is also irrelevant whether or not there is anyone who could do Manny's job as well as he could.

Question 4

Eddie believes that Firewood Restaurant Corporation's rejection of his job application is discrimination on the basis of race.Eddie files a suit against Firewood under Title VII.To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Eddie must show that

Accepted Answer

To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Eddie must show that he applied and was qualified for the job in question. This means that he must demonstrate that he met the basic requirements of the position and was not hired despite his qualifications. The other options, such as Firewood stopping seeking applicants or not hiring other people of Eddie's race, are not elements of establishing a prima facie case of discrimination under Title VII.

Question 5

Fact Pattern 17-1
Lita replaces Manny in his job at Neighborly Business Corporation (NBC).

-Refer to Fact Pattern 17-1.Manny believes that he has been discriminated against on the basis of his age.For the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to apply

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees who are forty years of age or older, so Manny must be at least forty years of age to potentially have a claim under the Act.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an individual is treated differently because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin. In this case, Petro Company did not hire Olivia because of her ethnicity, which is an example of disparate-treatment discrimination. Choice A, reverse discrimination, implies that the discrimination is occurring against a majority group, but that is not the case in this scenario. Choice B, disparate-impact discrimination, occurs when a policy or practice that is neutral on its face has a disproportionate impact on a protected group, but this scenario involves intentional discrimination against a specific individual. Choice D, not discrimination, is incorrect as denying someone a job opportunity because of their ethnicity is a form of discrimination.

Question 7

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 in order to prove her case of disparate-treatment discrimination. The focus should be on whether she was treated differently specifically due to her race in the hiring process compared to other candidates.

Question 8

Svetlana, 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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Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Ruth is using her power as a supervisor to offer Tim a sexual favor in exchange for job security. This is quid pro quo harassment, which is a form of sexual harassment.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Constructive discharge occurs when working conditions are so intolerable that a reasonable person in the employee's position would feel compelled to quit. The other options presented do not relate to the standard for determining constructive discharge.

Question 11

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 for any wages she lost as a result of the discrimination, retroactive promotions to the position(s) she would have held if not for the discrimination, and damages for any emotional distress or other harm caused by the discrimination.

Question 12

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 correct answer is D because seniority system does not fall under the category of practices, procedures, or tests. Adverse impact means that an employment practice or policy may be neutral on its face but has a disproportionate impact on a particular protected group. Therefore, Melanie needs to show that the employer's practices, procedures, or tests have a negative impact on the protected group. A seniority system, on the other hand, is not considered a practice or procedure, but rather a criterion for determining employee benefits or promotions.

Question 13

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

Gender is one of the protected classes under federal employment discrimination laws. Therefore, Origami Paper Products Corporation cannot discriminate against workers based on their gender. The other options listed (experience, intelligence, skill) are not protected classes under these laws.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Elsa's employer demoting her after she participated in a Title VII investigation may be considered retaliation, as her employer took adverse action against her for engaging in protected activity. Elsa can file a retaliation claim under Title VII.

Question 15

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's situation qualifies as a constructive discharge because her working conditions have become so intolerable due to harassment that she is forced to quit. It is considered a constructive discharge because the employer has made the working conditions unbearable for the employee, and the employee is essentially forced to quit.

Question 16

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

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Question 17

Vinnie, the owner of Café Rico, knows about, but does not take any action to prevent, the sexual harassment of employees.Vinnie and the café may be liable for such harassment by

Accepted Answer

Vinnie and the café may be liable for sexual harassment by a customer or a co-worker if they knew about it and failed to take appropriate measures to prevent it. It is important for employers to create a harassment-free workplace and take action if harassment is reported or observed.

Question 18

Conrad and Delilah are employees of AgriBio Feed & Seed Corporation.Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, AgriBio can legitimately pay different wages on the basis of

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Question 19

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 establish a prima facie 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

Reinstatement is a possible relief in an employment discrimination suit, as it would put the employee back in their position and provide them with the opportunity to continue working. Imprisonment, fines, and an order to shutdown the employer's business are not typical forms of relief in employment discrimination suits.

Quiz 21: Employment Discrimination