Term 1 of 81
Which action by an employer violates Title VII?
Section 1 - Lesson 12
Refusing to hire applicants when the person is denied national security clearance
Imposing a requirement that new hires receive training in a foreign country
Requiring foreign employees to speak English while interacting with customers
Imposing a lifting requirement for applicants when it is an essential job duty
Term 2 of 81
A senior financial analyst files a hostile work environment claim against their manager for
inappropriate comments and promises of a promotion if they go on a date with them. Shortly
after the complaint investigation, the senior financial analyst is moved to a lower pay grade, and
their salary is reduced.
What is the name for this type of action?
Sexual harassment
Tortious interference
Defamation of character
Retaliatory demotion
,Term 3 of 81
What are 2 differences between the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
The EEOC decides and enforces complaints alleging violations of the Title VII and...
Section 1
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The EEOC gives government exclusive authority over discrimination issues.
The NLRB, unlike the EEOC, raises awareness about retaliation against rights.
The EEOC offer complaints when parties are involved in discriminatory practices.
Term 4 of 81
What is one of the differences between disparate impact and disparate treatment?
Section 1
Disparate impact refers to promotional opportunities, but disparate treatment refers to
hiring.
Disparate impact is unintentional but disparate treatment is intentional.
Disparate impact is against an individual but disparate treatment is against a group of
people.
Disparate impact, unlike disparate treatment, is not considered discriminatory practice.
,Term 5 of 81
What are 2 torts of common-law privacy? Disclosing private facts about an individual and...
Section 1
Making an unsolicited call to the plaintiff
Taking photographs of the plaintiff in public
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Misrepresenting an individual to the public
Term 6 of 81
Which 2 acts does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforce?
The Equal Opportunity Pay Act of 1973 and...
Section 1
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
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The Civil Service Act of 1978
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
, Term 7 of 81
Which two types of businesses are exempt from the Equal Pay Act?
Seasonal amusement and...
Section 1 - Lesson 10
Large retail
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Government
Fishing industries
Term 8 of 81
A company's sick-leave pay benefits must also cover pregnancy-related leaves if they cover
temporary disabilities.
Section 1 - Lesson 11
True
False
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