Legal Issues in Employee Selection

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What is the first thing the courts look at in determining an organization's liability for sexual harassment?

The organization's attempts to prevent sexual harassment (correct)

The organization's communication of the sexual harassment policy to employees

The organization's attempts to correct sexually harassing behavior

The severity of the punishment imposed on the harasser

What must the organization do to avoid liability for sexual harassment?

Immediately terminate any employee accused of sexual harassment

Provide extensive sexual harassment training to all employees

Have a well-conceived policy, communicate it to employees, and enforce it (correct)

Maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any sexual harassment complaints

What action must be taken to protect the accuser during a sexual harassment investigation?

The accuser must be placed on paid administrative leave

The accuser must be provided with a personal security guard

Action must be taken to protect the accuser during the investigation (correct)

The accuser must be transferred to a different department or location

How must the results of the sexual harassment investigation be communicated?

The results must be communicated in writing to the accused and accuser Signup and view all the answers

What must the organization do with all sexual harassment complaints, regardless of how they appear?

Investigate all complaints, no matter how trivial or farfetched they appear Signup and view all the answers

What must the organization's policy do to encourage victims to come forward with sexual harassment complaints?

Provide multiple channels for filing sexual harassment complaints Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary law governing employment practices and labor relations in the Philippines?

The Labor Code of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

In a grievance system, who or what entity within the organization makes a decision regarding an employee's complaint?

A person or committee designated for this purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method of resolving conflicts where a neutral third party is asked to help the two parties reach an agreement?

Mediation Signup and view all the answers

In binding arbitration, what is the status of the decision made by the neutral third party?

The decision is final and cannot be appealed Signup and view all the answers

What does mandatory arbitration mean for an employee?

The employee is not allowed to take the complaint to the EEOC or to court Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an employment practice according to the given information?

Any decision that affects an employee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination?

An employer refusing to hire someone because of their race. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of indirect discrimination?

Requiring all applicants to have a certain level of physical fitness that is not necessary for the job. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a protected class under employment discrimination laws?

Race Signup and view all the answers

If an employer requires all applicants to be "native English speakers" for a job that does not require advanced language skills, this could be considered:

Indirect discrimination based on national origin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following employment practices is most likely to raise legal concerns regarding discrimination?

Refusing to hire applicants based solely on their race or color Signup and view all the answers

If an employer has a policy that prohibits certain hairstyles associated with a particular race, this could be considered:

Indirect discrimination based on race Signup and view all the answers

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