Federal EEO Laws and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

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What is the main focus of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

  • Requiring reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers (correct)
  • Exempting pregnant workers from workplace regulations
  • Providing financial compensation to pregnant workers
  • Offering paid maternity leave to pregnant workers

Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which groups are protected beyond what Title VII offers?

  • Gender and ethnicity
  • Age and nationality
  • Marital status and sexual orientation (correct)
  • Race and religion

What is the main role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

  • Lobby for changes in labor laws
  • Provide legal representation to victims of discrimination
  • Offer counseling services to employees facing workplace issues
  • Educate employers on EEO matters and investigate discrimination claims (correct)

In a disparate treatment case, what is the purpose of the 'McDonnell-Douglas Test'?

<p>To determine if there was intentional discrimination against a protected group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'four-fifths rule' in adverse impact cases?

<p>To determine if a HR practice affects various groups differently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Adverse Impact' refers to which type of discriminatory practice?

<p>Unintentional discriminatory practice with disproportionate impacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

<p>To eliminate discrimination in all HR activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bona fide occupational qualification as per the Federal EEO laws?

<p>An actual qualification for a job based on age, gender, religion, or national origin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Equal Pay Act prohibit discrimination in?

<p>Pay, benefits, and pensions based on gender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), who is protected?

<p>Qualified individuals with a disability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1991 do in cases of discrimination?

<p>Shifted the burden of proof back to employers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a person being considered disabled under the ADA Amendments Act?

<p>Being diagnosed with an impairment irrespective of correctable measures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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