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1. Law Chapter 23

2. True/False
3. #1 ___ 1. Paying more money to those who work harder is unjustified discrimination.
4. #1 (Answer) 1. False
5. #2 ___ 2. Justified discrimination is permitted and even encouraged.
6. #2 (Answer) 2. True
7. #3 ___ 3. The Supreme Court will permit seniority to be used even when it perpetuates past discrimination.
8. #3 (Answer) 3. True
9. #4 ___ 4. In instances where a supervisor sexually harasses a subordinate, the employer is strictly liable.
10. #4 (Answer) 4. True
11. #5 ___ 5. The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination on account of national origin.
12. #5 (Answer) 5. False
13. Multiple Choice
14. #6 6. The employer’s defense that the employee’s skills or work history was the reason for not hiring would be a a. business necessity
15. #6 (Answer) 6. business necessity
16. #7 7. What form of sexual harassment occurs when one thing is exchanged for another? a. hostile environment c. both a and b b. quid pro quo d. none of these.
17. #7 (Answer) 7. b. quid pro quo
18. #8 8. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination against workers a. over 40 c. over 65 b. under 40 d. under 65
19. #8 (Answer) 8. a. over 40
20. #9 9. Because Mike is the only male employee working at the science museum, he often is the victim or subject of jokes from his female co-workers. Which of these terms best matches Mark’s situation? a. causation c. justified discrimination b. disparate impact d. hostile environment
21. #9 (Answer) 9. d. hostile environment
22. #10 10. What federal agency was established to investigate, resolve, and prosecute job discrimination complaints? a. ADA c. EEOC b. EPA d. PDA
23. Completion
24. #10 10. The protected class based on race or color includes all persons who are not ________.
25. #10 (Answer) 10. white
26. #11 11. People over age ____ are protected against discrimination on the basis of their age.
27. #11 (Answer) 11. 40
28. #12 12. The most vivid illustration of the _____________ form of sexual harassment is when a boss threatens to fire a subordinate unless sexual favors are provided.
29. #12 (Answer 12. Quid pro quo
30. #13 13. A(n) _________ arises when unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or contact interfere with an employee’s ability to work.
31. #13 (Answer) 13. Hostile environment
32. #14 14. The _____________________ defines a qualified individual with a disability as one who can perform the essential functions of the job or who could perform those functions with a reasonable accommodation.
33. #14 (Answer) 14. Americans with Disabilities Act
34. #15 15. Most employees with ___ or more employees and engaged in interstate commerce are subject to federal employment discrimination laws.
35. #15 (Answer 15. 15