Chapter 43: Employment Discrimination

Question 1

Title VII forbids:

Answer 1

1. discrimination in employment on the basis of religion, race, sex, color or nation origin (protected classes)
2. everyone is in a protected class
3. sexual orientation is not a protected class under Title VII but it is under laws of some states
4. other characteristics not protected and employment at will

Question 2

covered organizations

Answer 2

1. employers or unions with 15 or more workers

2. employment agencies and government agencies

Question 3

EEOC procedures

Answer 3

1. worker files complaint w/ EEOC or state agency within 180 days
2. agency investigates (not the judge)
3. agency sues on behalf of the employee, issues a right to sue letter or issues a no cause letter
4. employee then may proceed with suit within 90 days if the agency does not

Question 4

4 elements of failure to hire (prima facie case)

Answer 4

1. plaintiff is an employee or applicant for employment and a member of a protected class
2. plaintiff was qualified for the position
3. plaintiff suffered an adverse employment action
4. a member of another protected class was treated more favorably

Question 5

disparate impact discrimination

Answer 5

substantially different rate of selection in hiring, promotion, or other employment decision which works to the disadvantage of members of a race, sex, or ethnic group