10 Questions
What percentage of Black students graduated from high school at the time mentioned in the text?
12%
What consequence did virtually all black workers face due to the screening out of the job mentioned in the text?
Constructive discharge
According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is considered as sexual harassment in the workplace?
Unwelcome sexual advances
Under Title VII, what is Quid Pro Quo harassment described as?
Threatening to perform a sexual favor under promise of promotion
In the context of Sexual Harassment, what does a 'Hostile Environment' refer to?
Creating an abusive environment that interferes with job performance
According to the guidelines issued by EEOC in 1980, what is considered unwelcome conduct related to employment decisions?
Unwelcome sexual advances
What was the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978) an amendment to?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
How was Affirmative Action originally conceptualized?
As a remedial action to counter longstanding effects of discrimination
What is NOT legal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978)?
Providing maternity leave benefits
Who is generally held liable in cases of harassment according to the text?
The organization if it knew or should have known of harassment and took no corrective action
Test your knowledge on Affirmative Action (AA) in employment law, including its basis in federal Executive Orders, court-ordered requirements, and involvement in out-of-court settlements. Explore the practice of AA in awarding government contracts to minority-owned businesses and increasing diversity in student bodies.
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