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_____ prohibits practices having an adverse impact on protected groups,unless they are job related.


A) The Thirteenth Amendment
B) The Fourteenth Amendment
C) Executive Order 11478
D) Title VII

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Sex discrimination may be perpetuated by barring women from competing for jobs that pose occupational health hazards to their:


A) self-esteem.
B) reproductive systems.
C) earning power.
D) vision and hearing.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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An effective sexual harassment policy should have all but which of the following features?


A) A statement of possible sanctions against those who harass others.
B) A workable definition of sexual harassment.
C) Prompt investigation of every claim,no matter how trivial.
D) A disclaimer of responsibility for coworker behavior.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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The ADA Amendments Act of 2008:


A) broadened the definition of a disability
B) included current drug and alcohol abusers.
C) added individuals who can function normally with mitigating measures.
D) was the first act to define the disabled as a protected group

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is NOT a major sub-theory of discrimination within the disparate treatment theory?


A) Cases that rely on direct evidence
B) Cases that rely on circumstantial evidence
C) Cases that rely on a jury trial
D) Mixed-motive cases

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A(n) _____ is a scheme that allots to employees ever-improving employment rights and benefits as their relative lengths of pertinent employment increase.


A) affirmative action plan
B) preferential selection system
C) seniority system
D) discrimination avoidance plan

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Title VII was passed to guarantee that people would be considered for jobs on the basis of their:


A) national origin.
B) level of education.
C) abilities and talents.
D) age and sex.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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According to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978,an employer is always required to give pregnant employees special treatment.

A) True
B) False

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Thousands of equal-pay suits have been filed,predominantly by _____ since the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was passed.


A) women
B) African Americans
C) the elderly
D) Americans with disabilities

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Employers should be sure that there is a legitimate,job-related reason for every question raised in an employment or promotional interview.

A) True
B) False

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal contractors and subcontractors to actively recruit qualified people _____ and to use their talents to the fullest extent possible.


A) who are former drug abusers
B) with green cards
C) of African-American descent
D) with disabilities

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,rehabilitated drug and alcohol abusers are protected,but current drug abusers may be fired.

A) True
B) False

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As affirmed by the _____,when a charge of adverse impact is made,the plaintiff must identify a specific employment practice as the cause of the discrimination.


A) Civil Rights Act of 1991
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
D) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 grants all citizens the right to make and enforce contracts for employment.

A) True
B) False

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Describe the steps needed in order to establish a prima facie case of discrimination.

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Under EEOC guidelines,discrimination complaints must be filed within _____ of the alleged violation.


A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 180 days
D) 1 year

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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If someone decides to bring suit under Title VII,the first step is to establish a prima facie case of discrimination.

A) True
B) False

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created to ensure that employers,employment agencies,and labor organizations comply with the Constitution.

A) True
B) False

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In correcting any inequity under the Equal Pay Act,what must employers do?

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Training for supervisors and managers regarding ADA should include A.Who is covered under ADA B.How to interact with someone requesting accommodation C.What accommodations are reasonable D.What is prohibited E.All of the above

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A.Who is covered under ADA
B.H...

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