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Which of the following is not a prohibited type of discrimination in violation of The Civil Rights Act of 1964? |
| | A) | Race |
| | B) | Religion |
| | C) | Personal Appearance |
| | D) | National origin |
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Proving disparate-treatment discrimination involves all but which of the following steps? |
| | A) | Plaintiff-employee must demonstrate a prima facie case of discrimination |
| | B) | Defendant-employer must articulate a legitimate, non-discriminatory business reason for the action |
| | C) | Defendant-employer must demonstrate the existence and use of a legitimate affirmative action plan |
| | D) | Plaintiff-employee must show that the reason given by the defendant-employer is a "mere pretext" |
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"Disparate impact" discrimination cases are sometimes called __________ cases. |
| | A) | Disparate treatment |
| | B) | Intentional discrimination |
| | C) | Non-actionable |
| | D) | Unintentional discrimination |
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__________ sexual harassment cases occur when a supervisor makes a sexual demand on someone of the opposite sex and this demand is reasonably perceived as a "term or condition" of employment. |
| | A) | Quid pro profundum |
| | B) | Quid pro veritas |
| | C) | Quid pro quo |
| | D) | Quid pro loquitur |
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__________ work environment is a recognized form of sexual harassment. |
| | A) | Hostile |
| | B) | Aggressive |
| | C) | Antagonistic |
| | D) | Opprobrious |
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A bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense may be based on __________. |
| | A) | Customer preference |
| | B) | Color |
| | C) | Race |
| | D) | Gender |
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If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decides not to sue, it notifies the plaintiff-employee of his/her right to file an action, and issues the plaintiff-employee a __________. |
| | A) | Formal letter of apology |
| | B) | Consolation letter |
| | C) | Right-to-sue letter |
| | D) | Default judgment |
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The Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) was enacted to prohibit employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating in terms and conditions of employment against employees or applicants age __________ or older. |
| | A) | 18 |
| | B) | 21 |
| | C) | 40 |
| | D) | 65 |
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To prove a prima facie case of age discrimination involving a termination, the plaintiff-employee must establish all but which of the following? |
| | A) | He/she belongs to the statutorily protected class |
| | B) | He/she was qualified for the position held |
| | C) | He/she was terminated under circumstances giving rise to an inference of discrimination |
| | D) | He/she has been unable, after exercising due diligence, to find a suitable employment alternative |
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To bring a successful claim under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the plaintiff must show that he or she meets all but which of the following requirements? |
| | A) | The plaintiff had a disability |
| | B) | The plaintiff was otherwise qualified for the job |
| | C) | In terms of potential employment candidates, the plaintiff was the most qualified person for the job |
| | D) | The plaintiff was excluded from the job solely because of his or her disability |
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