Employment Discrimination Laws Overview

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What is one of the requirements under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 for two employees to be paid equally?

Varied working conditions for each employee

Varying levels of productivity required

Different responsibilities involved in the job

Equal skill level required for the job (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the exceptions that permit unequal pay under the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

Any factor other than gender

Gender-based pay discrepancies (correct)

Measuring earnings by quantity or quality of production

Merit system

Which of the following is one of the exceptions to discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Gender-based discrimination

Age discrimination

Bonafide occupational qualifications (BFOQ) (correct)

Religious discrimination

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, it is illegal to discriminate against individuals who are:

40 years or older Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was created to enforce compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Signup and view all the answers

What additional requirement is imposed on federal contractors by Executive Order 11246 that goes beyond Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

"Affirmative Action" programs addressing past discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 require?

Accommodation for pregnancy as a temporary disability Signup and view all the answers

What does the Polygraph Act prohibit?

Requiring employees to take a polygraph Signup and view all the answers

What type of discrimination does Disparate Treatment focus on?

Intentional discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which evidence may be used to support a case of Disparate Treatment?

Direct evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Disparate Impact in employment practices?

Effect of employment practices Signup and view all the answers

What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 primarily address?

Addressing disparities in pay based on gender Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by Adverse Impact of an HR policy/practice according to the 4/5 (or 80%) Rule?

When the rate of one group is less than 80% of the group with the highest rate Signup and view all the answers

In the context of employment discrimination, what does a selection ratio below 32% for females imply?

Adverse impact based on gender Signup and view all the answers

Which federal statute is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in response to complaints?

Conduct mediation to settle disputes Signup and view all the answers

Which regulation enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) aims to prevent pay discrimination based on gender?

Executive Order 11246 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a selection ratio below 80% according to the text provided?

Signals possible adverse impact based on hiring practices Signup and view all the answers