HR 357 / HR357 EMPLOYMENT LAW WEEK 5 QUIZ 2 STUDY NOTES

HR 357 / HR357 EMPLOYMENT LAW WEEK 5 QUIZ 2 STUDY NOTES Question 1 2 / 2 pts The requirements for a claimant to prove quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile environment sexual harassment are identical. A. True B. False Chapter 9 Question 2 2 / 2 pts Hiring men or women on the basis of customer preference is lawful under Title VII. A. True B. False Chapter 8 Question 3 2 / 2 pts Religion can be a BFOQ … A. When it is reasonably necessary for business operations (i.e. a church hiring a pastor). B. For universities substantially owned by a religion. C. A & B D. Under any circumstance. E. Under no circumstances. Chapter 11 Question 4 2 / 2 pts Employees who have Title VII claims may also pursue claims under state law or other Federal law. A. True B. False Chapter 9 Question 5 2 / 2 pts Gender can be a BFOQ for the female role in a movie. A. True B. False Chapter 8 Question 6 2 / 2 pts Discrimination on the basis of gender identity is not covered under Title VII. A. True B. False Chapter 10 Question 7 2 / 2 pts Refusing to hire a pregnant woman on the basis of the pregnancy is lawful under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, but firing an employee after discovering she is pregnant is unlawful. A. True B. False p 370 Question 8 2 / 2 pts Hostile environment sexual harassment involves an exchange of sexual activity for workplace benefit. A. True B. False Chapter nine Question 9 2 / 2 pts If an employer is unfamiliar with an employee's religion, no duty to reasonably accommodate the employee exists. A. True B. False Chapter 11. Question 10 2 / 2 pts Atheism can be a religion for Title VII purposes. A. True B. False Chapter 11 Question 11 2 / 2 pts Grooming codes that require men to wear ties have been upheld in court. A. True B. False Chapter 8 Question 12 2 / 2 pts Employers do not have to treat pregnant employees equally with employees who are disabled on a short term basis if pregnant employees need lighter duty because pregnancy is not a disability. A. True B. False p 370 Question 13 2 / 2 pts Under Title VII, workplace harassment based on religion is illegal. A. True B. False Chapter 11 Question 14 5 / 5 pts In hostile environment sexual harassment, the activity by the harasser: A. Is wanted by the victim. B. Doesn't seem pervasive or severe. C. Is based on the gender of the victim (harasee). D. All of the above Page 418, chapter nine Question 15 5 / 5 pts The EEOC recommends considering the following factors when determining the truth in allegations of harassment: A. Demeanor and inherent plausibility B. Past record and motive to falsify C. Evidence such as witness testimony D. All of the above Chapter 9 Question 16 5 / 5 pts The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits: A. Pregnancy as a BFOQ B. Fetal protection policies C. Hiring of pregnant women D. Discrimination by an employer on the basis of pregnancy. Chapter 8 Question 17 5 / 5 pts The views the activity of the harasser from the perspective of a reasonable person in society. A. Reasonable victim standard B. Quid pro quo standard C. Reasonable person standard D. Hostile environment standard Chapter 9 Question 18 5 / 5 pts In Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc., The Supreme Court held that same-gender sexual harassment: A. Must be based on the sexual orientation of the victim. B. Must not be based on the sexual orientation of the victim. C. Is not a valid claim under Title VII. D. Does not exist. Chapter 10 Question 19 5 / 5 pts can be described as whomever a person is attracted to. A. Gender identity B. Transgender C. Gender dysphoria D. Sexual orientation Chapter 10 Question 20 5 / 5 pts If an employee can prove a prima facie case for religious discrimination, A. The employee wins automatically. B. The employer must prove that it offered reasonable accommodation to the employee C. The employer must prove it could not offer reasonable accommodation to the employee without experiencing undue hardship. D. Either B or C Page 487, chapter 11 Question 21 5 / 5 pts States that do not prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation include: A. California & Colorado B. Georgia & Oklahoma C. Vermont & Hawaii D. All states prohibit this. Chapter 10 Question 22 5 / 5 pts Which is false? A. Undue hardship has been found to exist where an employer had to violate a collective bargaining agreement. B. Undue hardship typically places a very heavy burden on employers. C. Undue hardship has been found to exist where employer had to force employees to trade jobs. Chapter 11 Question 23 5 / 5 pts Sexual orientation workplace discrimination is prohibited: A. In 21 states plus Washington, DC B. In 5 states plus Washington, DC C. By Federal law D. In all 50 states plus Washington, DC. Chapter 10 Question 24 5 / 5 pts Discrimination in the workplace based on gender and marital status or children is known as: A. Comparable worth discrimination B. Gender plus discrimination C. Gender stereotypes D. Pregnancy discrimination Chapter 8 Question 25 5 / 5 pts Both men and women are protected under A. Title VII B. The Equal Pay Act C. Both A and B D. Only women are protected. Chapter eight IncorrectQuestion 26 0 / 5 pts An employer may able to use the as a defense to hostile environment sexual harassment if the employer has a sexual harassment policy and the employee did not notify the employer of the harassment. A. Ellerth/Faragher Defense B. Reasonable Victim Defense C. Reasonable Person Defense D. Quid pro quo Defense