HFT 2220 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers
Criminal Code - ANSWER-Regulates actions that present a danger to society, may
imply jail, fines, etc.
Civil Code - ANSWER-Regulates actions or omissions that cause harm to others ,
implies lawsuit
Protected Class - ANSWER-Individuals who are afforded protection under equal
employment laws and regulation
Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination based
on race, sex, religion, color, and national origin for private employers of 15 or more.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age (40 and over). Prohibits mandatory retirement ages, with very
few exceptions.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination on the
basis of pregnancy status. An employer may not refuse to hire or terminate an
employee because she's pregnant. The employer must give a reasonable amount of
time off for maternity leave. Must offer maternity coverage within their insurance
Equal Pay Act - ANSWER-Employees must be paid similar rates for similar work
regardless of their gender.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-Employers should not discriminate
against individuals with disabilities. Organizations should provide reasonable
accommodations to facilitate entry or re-entry into the workforce.
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER-Individuals cannot be subjected to a hostile work
environment, nor can they be asked to exchange terms and conditions of
employment for special favors
Qui Pro Quo - ANSWER-An employer offers a promotion to someone if they agree to
have sex
Hostile Environment - ANSWER-People make comments/ jokes, have suggestive
pictures, and others that create a hostile environment
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification - ANSWER-A legitimate reason why an
employer can discriminate against an employee
Answers
Criminal Code - ANSWER-Regulates actions that present a danger to society, may
imply jail, fines, etc.
Civil Code - ANSWER-Regulates actions or omissions that cause harm to others ,
implies lawsuit
Protected Class - ANSWER-Individuals who are afforded protection under equal
employment laws and regulation
Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination based
on race, sex, religion, color, and national origin for private employers of 15 or more.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age (40 and over). Prohibits mandatory retirement ages, with very
few exceptions.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) - ANSWER-Prohibits discrimination on the
basis of pregnancy status. An employer may not refuse to hire or terminate an
employee because she's pregnant. The employer must give a reasonable amount of
time off for maternity leave. Must offer maternity coverage within their insurance
Equal Pay Act - ANSWER-Employees must be paid similar rates for similar work
regardless of their gender.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-Employers should not discriminate
against individuals with disabilities. Organizations should provide reasonable
accommodations to facilitate entry or re-entry into the workforce.
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER-Individuals cannot be subjected to a hostile work
environment, nor can they be asked to exchange terms and conditions of
employment for special favors
Qui Pro Quo - ANSWER-An employer offers a promotion to someone if they agree to
have sex
Hostile Environment - ANSWER-People make comments/ jokes, have suggestive
pictures, and others that create a hostile environment
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification - ANSWER-A legitimate reason why an
employer can discriminate against an employee
