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1
The Equal Pay Act ensures:
Only women get raises
Men and women receive equal pay for equal work
Salary is kept confidential
Pay is based on age
2
What does the good faith and fair dealing standard prevent?
Hiring seasonal workers
Giving employees bonuses
Firing someone to avoid paying a pension
Firing after a notice period
3
What must employers do for religious accommodation?
Ask employees to work on religious holidays
Avoid hiring religious individuals
Provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship
Refuse accommodations unless documented by a doctor
4
Can an employee be fired for testifying truthfully in court?
Yes, if it's outside of work hours
Only if the court case is personal
No, it would be wrongful discharge
Yes, if the employer disagrees with the testimony
5
Serving on jury duty and being fired for it is:
Allowed under Employment at Will
Optional for employees
A reason for suspension
Performing a legal duty and protected from discharge
6
A hostile work environment occurs when:
Employees argue during breaks
There is repeated, offensive conduct that interferes with work
Work is stressful
Promotions are denied
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Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, workers are protected if they are:
Under 25
Over 60
Over 30
Over 40
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What can create an implied contract for employment?
Employee handbooks
Casual conversations
Verbal warnings
Job applications
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What does "wrongful discharge" refer to?
Ending a job with proper notice
Firing someone after their shift ends
Releasing employees during a company holiday
Firing someone for reasons that violate the law or public policy
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What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibit?
Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Age discrimination only
Hiring family members
Overtime without pay
11
Filing a worker's comp claim and getting fired as a result is an example of:
At-will termination
Contract breach
Wrongful discharge for exercising a legal right
A personal grievance
12
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to:
Provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
C. Provide free health care
Lower job standards
Hire only able-bodied employees
13
Quid Pro Quo Harassment involves:
Job benefits offered in exchange for sexual favors
Unequal pay
Inappropriate jokes
Religious bias
14
What kind of policy did Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hospital involve?
Employee pensions
Public policy
Contract policy
OSHA regulations
15
Disparate treatment requires proof of:
Business necessity
OSHA violation
Seniority
Intent to discriminate
16
What is the basic principle of Employment at Will?
Employees must be given 30 days' notice before termination
Employers can fire employees at any time, for any reason
Employers must have a written contract to fire someone
Employees can only be fired for misconduct
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Disparate impact focuses on:
Written employee agreements
Social media behavior
Employee performance
Neutral policies that harm protected groups
18
In Barbano v. Madison County, what led to the court ruling in Barbano's favor?
There was no evidence of discrimination
Barbano had more experience
The hiring decision was influenced by sexist remarks
The position was removed
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What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
Enforcing anti-discrimination laws
Setting minimum wage
Deciding workplace uniforms
Hiring employees
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Which of the following is an exception to employment at will?
Refusing to break the law
Poor work attire
Arguing with a coworker
Being late to work
