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:

    <p>40 years or older</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</p> 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?

    <p>&quot;Affirmative Action&quot; programs addressing past discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 require?

    <p>Accommodation for pregnancy as a temporary disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Polygraph Act prohibit?

    <p>Requiring employees to take a polygraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discrimination does Disparate Treatment focus on?

    <p>Intentional discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Direct evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Disparate Impact in employment practices?

    <p>Effect of employment practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 primarily address?

    <p>Addressing disparities in pay based on gender</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Adverse impact based on gender</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Conduct mediation to settle disputes</p> 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?

    <p>Executive Order 11246</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signals possible adverse impact based on hiring practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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