Summary Review Flashcards
When was the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) which is the agency created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 given authority to enforce the laws of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
1972
Modern employment at-will guarantees all of the following except:
That employers can fire their employees for any reason
What is causing the employment at-will doctrine to erode away?
Wrongful discharge lawsuits
Title VII makes it illegal for employers to do many things. Which of the following is NOT illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
To not hire an individual because they are not qualified
Which of the following groups would NOT be included as part of an affirmative action plan?
Middle Eastern Americans
What does bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) mean?
Characteristic that is necessary to successfully perform the job
What is a main function of the United States Constitution?
To provide fundamental rights to citizens
What is not an exception established by common law for the employment at-will doctrine?
Formal contract exception
The principle of employment-at-will states that employers can terminate
For any (non-discriminatory) reason.
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 law intended to do?
Curb societal beliefs that people are different based on their physical appearance
True or False: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it unlawful for an employer to pay someone less based on his/her religion.
True
An agreement created through the actions of the employer and employee is a(n) ________ contract.
Implied
Title VII is included in which piece of legislation?
Civil Rights Act
Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of:
Religion, sex, race, color, national origin
What are the ages of workers protected by the ADEA now?
Ages 40 and above