Affirmative Action in Employment Law Quiz

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What percentage of Black students graduated from high school at the time mentioned in the text?

  • 34%
  • 12% (correct)
  • 58%
  • 6%

What consequence did virtually all black workers face due to the screening out of the job mentioned in the text?

  • Constructive discharge (correct)
  • Promotion
  • Demotion
  • Refusal to hire

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is considered as sexual harassment in the workplace?

  • Work-related discussions
  • Unwelcome sexual advances (correct)
  • Requests for time off
  • Friendly gestures

Under Title VII, what is Quid Pro Quo harassment described as?

<p>Threatening to perform a sexual favor under promise of promotion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Sexual Harassment, what does a 'Hostile Environment' refer to?

<p>Creating an abusive environment that interferes with job performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines issued by EEOC in 1980, what is considered unwelcome conduct related to employment decisions?

<p>Unwelcome sexual advances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978) an amendment to?

<p>Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Affirmative Action originally conceptualized?

<p>As a remedial action to counter longstanding effects of discrimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT legal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978)?

<p>Providing maternity leave benefits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally held liable in cases of harassment according to the text?

<p>The organization if it knew or should have known of harassment and took no corrective action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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