Employment Discrimination

Question 1

Under Equal Pay Act

Answer 1

employers cannot pay one sex less than the other for equal work

Question 2

Under Title VII of the civil rights act

Answer 2

Employers can not discriminate hiring based on

1) race
2) color
3) national origin
4) religion
5) sex

Question 3

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer 3

doesn’t use term “back Pay” but provides relief by authorizing back pay

Question 4

Age Discrimination in Employment Act also authorizes

Answer 4

reinstatement or promotion but NOT early retirement

Question 5

Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits

Answer 5

Mandatory retirement under age 70

Question 6

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits

Answer 6

All business with 15 or more employees from considering a person’s handicap when hiring.

Requires special accommodations for Handicap employees and customers unless cost is a burden.

Question 7

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provides

Answer 7

The disabled with better access to employment, public accommodations and transportation.

Question 8

Examples of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Answer 8

Purchasing new Equipment
Modifying facilities
Modifying work schedules