Equal Opportunity and the Law

According to Chapter 2, which of the following established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to administer and enforce the Civil Rights Act at work?

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), it is unlawful to discriminate against employees or applicants of what age range?

In the landmark case Griggs v. Duke Power Company, what was one of the crucial guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court?

What does the term 'disparate impact' mean in the context of employment discrimination law?

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 had what effect on employees suing for intentional discrimination?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer must make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual unless doing so would impose what?

What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?

The federal agency 4/5ths rule is used to assess what?

Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 require government contractors with contracts of more than a certain dollar amount to take what action?

What is the primary purpose of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)?

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires employers with federal contracts of more than what amount to take affirmative action in employing handicapped persons?

What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibit?

When an employer uses a defense of 'business necessity' for a practice that has an adverse impact, what must they show?

What is the EEOC's typical first step after accepting a charge of discrimination?

According to Chapter 2, what is a key difference between diversity management and affirmative action?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that if an employer offers disability coverage, they must treat pregnancy and childbirth in what way?

The 'Uniform Guidelines' issued by federal agencies provide recommended procedures for what?

Under the 'mixed-motive' case principle in CRA 1991, what is the outcome if an employer proves they would have taken the same action even without a discriminatory motive?

What is stereotyping, as defined in the context of threats to diversity?

In the case Albemarle Paper Company v. Moody, the Supreme Court provided more details on how employers could prove what?

According to the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), what change was made regarding employee disability claims?

An employer can defend itself against a sexual harassment claim by showing it exercised reasonable care and that the plaintiff did what?

Which of the following is an example of a potentially discriminatory practice in recruitment?

Under the McDonnell-Douglas test, which of the following is NOT one of the conditions a plaintiff must meet to establish a prima facie case of disparate treatment?

How is 'tokenism' defined as a potential threat to diversity?

In a good-faith effort strategy for affirmative action, what is the primary emphasis?

What claim of reverse discrimination was made by the plaintiffs in the case Ricci v. DeStefano?

According to the EEOC enforcement priorities for 2013–2016, what was a key focus?

The Federal Violence Against Women Act of 1994 provides what recourse for victims?

In a population comparison test for adverse impact, what two groups are being compared?

What is the primary function of an affirmative action program?

In the context of defenses against discrimination allegations, which defense is narrowly interpreted by courts and usually used in cases of intentional discrimination based on age?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles established for employers by the Griggs v. Duke Power Co. decision?

What is the role of state and local equal employment opportunity laws in relation to federal laws?

If an employer receives a charge of discrimination from the EEOC, how long do they have to serve notice on the employer?

Under Title VII, an employer with 15 or more employees cannot discriminate based on which five characteristics?

What is the primary difference between a disparate treatment and a disparate impact claim?

According to the text, a 'protected class' refers to which group?

What does the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (1994) generally require of employers?

In a reverse discrimination case, who is the plaintiff?

In an investigation for sexual harassment, what is the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court case Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson?

What is the primary characteristic of a 'protected class' under EEO law?

According to the chapter, what is a primary reason employers implement diversity management programs?

Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, pay differences are legal if they are based on all of the following EXCEPT:

An employer is found to have a selection rate for a protected group that is 75 percent of the rate for the group with the highest rate. According to the 4/5ths rule, what would this generally be regarded as?

What is the primary focus of a 'good-faith effort strategy' in an affirmative action plan?

According to Chapter 2, what is a potential consequence of an employer viewing an applicant's social media profile during the screening process?

If the EEOC finds no reasonable cause for a discrimination charge, what must it do?

In the context of the ADA, which of the following would be an example of a 'reasonable accommodation'?

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act addressed what specific issue in pay discrimination claims?