Chapter 2 Flashcards
Griggs v. Duke Power
placed the burden of proof on the employer to show that the practice in question is actually a business necessity
Individuals who fall within a group identified for special treatment under equal employment laws and regulations, are members of a/an
Protected class
If members of a protected class are under-represented in the workplace, the condition of ____ exists.
Disparate impact
To avoid a charge of retaliation against employees who file discrimination charges the organization must do all of the following EXCEPT
False–instruct supervisors that any discipline or warnings against an employee who has filed a discrimination case should be verbal and not documented.
True–
- thoroughly investigate any claims of retaliation.
- take appropriate action if supervisors retaliate against employees who file a discrimination complaint.
- train supervisors what retaliation consists of.
A bona fide occupational qualification for the job of truck driver for a beer distributing company would include all of the following EXCEPT
False—-a bachelor’s degree in any field.
- the ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
- basic literacy.
- possession of a commercial driver’s license.
Workers are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against employment discrimination based on all the following characteristics EXCEPT
False- sexual orientation
True-age
- pregnancy
- religion
In order to ward off a complaint of discrimination, every requirement for employment must be
directly job related for the position
Which of the following has been a general ruling in cases filed under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
Employers must treat pregnant employers the same as non-pregnant employees with similar abilities or inabilities
The Equal Pay Act, enacted in 1963, requires employers to
pay similar wage rates for similar work without regard to gender.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects individuals over the age of
40
