18 Questions
What is one of the requirements under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 for two employees to be paid equally?
Equal skill level required for the job
Which of the following is NOT one of the exceptions that permit unequal pay under the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
Gender-based pay discrepancies
Which of the following is one of the exceptions to discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Bonafide occupational qualifications (BFOQ)
Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, it is illegal to discriminate against individuals who are:
40 years or older
Which organization was created to enforce compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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
What does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 require?
Accommodation for pregnancy as a temporary disability
What does the Polygraph Act prohibit?
Requiring employees to take a polygraph
What type of discrimination does Disparate Treatment focus on?
Intentional discrimination
Which evidence may be used to support a case of Disparate Treatment?
Direct evidence
What is the focus of Disparate Impact in employment practices?
Effect of employment practices
What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 primarily address?
Addressing disparities in pay based on gender
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
In the context of employment discrimination, what does a selection ratio below 32% for females imply?
Adverse impact based on gender
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
What is the primary role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in response to complaints?
Conduct mediation to settle disputes
Which regulation enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) aims to prevent pay discrimination based on gender?
Executive Order 11246
What is the significance of a selection ratio below 80% according to the text provided?
Signals possible adverse impact based on hiring practices
Learn about key employment discrimination laws such as Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, WARN Act, and Polygraph Act. Understand their provisions and implications on employment practices.
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