Question 1

Differing conduct toward individuals, where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability status is termed as

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A)   sexual discrimination.
B)   affirmative action.
C)   disparate treatment.
D)   reasonable accommodation.
E)   reverse discrimination.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

At a supermarket chain, back injuries are a recurring problem around the loading docks, because employees in a rush forget to use proper lifting techniques. How could safety posters help the company improve safety?

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A)   by establishing direct communications between supervisors and their employees
B)   by creating a paper trail to document a history of the employer's concern
C)   by serving as a constant reminder of how to lift safely
D)   by replacing mobile devices, which should not be present on a loading dock
E)   by delivering a message that varies based on employees' languages and age groupsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Question 3

Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress?

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A)   the U.S. House of Representatives
B)   the U.S. Senate
C)   the executive branch of the government
D)   the legislative branch of the government
E)   the U.S. CabinetF) All of the above
G) None of the above C

Question 4

Jordan is the human resource manager at a poultry-processing facility with 75 employees. He just received a call saying that an OSHA inspector has arrived at the facility. What can Jordan expect the company will need to do first?

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A)   Send the employees home for the day.
B)   Provide the inspector with records of any deaths, injuries, and illnesses.
C)   Lead the inspector on a tour of the premises.
D)   Make the inspection officer aware of any health or safety problems.
E)   Temporarily halt all poultry processing until the inspection is over.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Sun Unlimited Energy is a company that produces solar panels for domestic use. It has 800 permanent employees working in different departments. Suppose the company gets involved in a case of intentional employee discrimination. What is the maximum amount of punitive damages it would have to pay under the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

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A)   $50,000
B)   $100,000
C)   $200,000
D)   $250,000
E)   $300,000F) D) and E)
G) A) and E) E

Question 6

Why is disparate impact considered a sign of discrimination despite being a condition in which a company's employment practices lack obvious discriminatory content? Substantiate this with examples. How is it different from disparate treatment? How is it related to the four-fifths rule?

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Question 7

Justine, a marketing executive in her late thirties, had worked at a reputable marketing firm for the last three years. However, she was fired from the company without any prior notice when she collapsed at work after experiencing an epileptic seizure. Following this, Justine sued the company under

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A)   Executive Order 11246.
B)   Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
C)   Americans with Disabilities Act.
D)   Occupational Safety and Health Act.
E)   Executive Order 11478.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Kaylee started a new job in a print shop. She worries about the different chemicals in the workplace, so she requests information about them from her employer. Which employee right under the OSH Act is Kaylee exercising?

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A)   the right to request an OSHA inspection
B)   the right to have a representative present at an OSHA inspection
C)   the right to a workplace free of chemicals
D)   the right to have dangerous substances identified
E)   the right to have employer violations posted at the work siteF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following requires the federal government to base all its employment policies on merit and fitness?

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A)   Executive Order 11246
B)   Executive Order 11478
C)   The Civil Rights Act of 1866
D)   The Civil Rights Act of 1871
E)   The Rehabilitation Act of 1973F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which action could be an example of how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration plays a role in the legal environment for human resource management?

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A)   passing laws to protect workers' safety and health
B)   holding trials concerning alleged violations of its regulations
C)   holding trials concerning alleged violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
D)   filing lawsuits against alleged violators of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
E)   issuing executive orders related to worker safety and healthF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

If an individual's behavior in the workplace creates an environment in which it is difficult for someone of a particular sex to work, it cannot be regarded as sexual harassment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Edward leaves an organization for three years to fulfill military duties. Which observation is true of his employer's obligation to reemploy Edward under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act?

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A)   The employer is not obligated to reemploy Edward.
B)   The employer must reemploy Edward with the same seniority and status he would have earned if his employment had not been interrupted.
C)   The employer must reemploy Edward but is exempted from providing him any fringe benefits or retirement benefits.
D)   The employer must implement an early retirement incentive program for Edward.
E)   The employer must reemploy Edward with a lower pay scale to compensate for his absence.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Argus Chemicals is a chemicals manufacturer with a large research and development team searching for new alternatives to gasoline. Because it develops new chemicals and is constantly innovating, the Department of Labor cannot possibly keep up with specific safety and health standards for its workplace. Some of the managers are asking Brooklyn, the human resource manager, if that means they don't have to bother trying to comply with all the OSHA regulations. What should Brooklyn recommend?

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A)   Ask NIOSH to anticipate all possible hazards that could occur.
B)   Focus on planning for emergency responses when injuries do occur.
C)   Under the general-duty clause, the company is exempt from specific regulations.
D)   Simply focus on the health and safety risks that are widely known.
E)   Be constantly alert for potential sources of harm and correct them.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

In employment law, reasonable accommodation refers to an employee's obligation to adjust and make compromises on their personal beliefs and practices, including completely disregarding them, if they conflict with an organization's policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After a large fire at Argile Manufacturing, the company called the employees together at the facility to investigate the incident. Management began by asking each of the employees to describe their understanding of what happened. Once all employees had given their views individually, they discussed the situation until they could agree on the single systemic failure that caused the fire. Which method is Argile Manufacturing using?

Accepted Answer

A)   operations cycle review
B)   standard protocol review
C)   technic of operations review
D)   job hazard analysis technique
E)   utilization analysisF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Organizations that are government contractors or subcontractors must file an Employer Information Report (EEO-1) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) every year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is true of quid pro quo harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves mocking an individual's sexual orientation.
B)   It refers to an individual gaining benefit in return for a sexual favor.
C)   It involves making hiring decisions based on the gender of the applicant.
D)   It involves harassment against people based exclusively on the factor of age.
E)   It provides preferential treatment for the minority gender at the workplace.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Identify the statement that accurately represents the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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A)   It permits an employer to cut down on fringe benefits of individuals with disabilities.
B)   It permits discrimination in areas such as layoffs and leaves.
C)   It goes beyond prohibiting discrimination to require that employers take steps to accommodate individuals covered under the legislation.
D)   It classifies a person who needs ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses to perform each major life activity with little or no difficulty as disabled.
E)   It is used to protect individuals with conditions such as obesity and substance abuse.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was partly designed to overturn Supreme Court decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When Lily started working for Tough Guy Construction, two of her coworkers made a point of telling sex-related jokes around her, and they occasionally ran their fingers through her hair and suggested meeting up after work. Lily feels uncomfortable. What grounds would she have for complaining to the human resource department about her coworkers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their behavior violates Executive Order 11246.
B)   Their behavior violates the Thirteenth Amendment.
C)   Their behavior probably violates the OSH Act.
D)   Their behavior could be considered quid pro quo harassment.
E)   Their behavior could be considered creation of a hostile working environment.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Kaylee started a new job in a print shop. She worries about the different chemicals in the workplace, so she requests information about them from her employer. Which employee right under the OSH Act is Kaylee exercising?

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