Title VII Flashcards
Title VII covers private employers, state &Slovak government, educational institutions & religious institutions that have how many employees
15 or more employees
Employment discrimination based on race color religion sex or national origin is
Protected by Title VII & Civil rights
An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman because of a pregnancy related condition as long as
She is able to perform the major functions of the job
A rule requiring employees to speak only English at all times on the job may violate title VII unless
Employer shows it is necessary for conducting business
An employer can claim undue hardship when accommodating an employees religious practices if
It requires more than ordinary administrative costs
An employer of a disabled employee is not required to lower the quality or standards to accommodate the disabled employee
True
When processing an applicant for employment the employer cannot
Ask the nature or severity of a disability
Under the Americans with disabilities act, job discrimination against people with disabilities is illegal if practiced by
Private employers, state and local governments.
Sexual harassment must always be one of the following
Harasses conduct is unwelcome
First action taken by a victim of sexual harassment should should be
Tell the harasser to stop
In order for sexual harassment to create a hostile work environment, the harassing conduct must be
Severe and persuasive
Whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment is determined from the perspective of
The victim
What is the best method employers have in eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace
Prevention to include implementing a grievance process
