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Reasonable accommodation places a special obligation on employers to do nothing to accommodate an individual's disability.
Reasonable accommodation places a special obligation on employers to do nothing to accommodate an individual's disability.
False (B)
In cases of religious discrimination, an employee must demonstrate a legitimate religious belief and provide the employer with notice of the need to accommodate the religious practice.
In cases of religious discrimination, an employee must demonstrate a legitimate religious belief and provide the employer with notice of the need to accommodate the religious practice.
True (A)
Employer's major defense in religious discrimination cases is to assert that accommodating the employee would require no changes.
Employer's major defense in religious discrimination cases is to assert that accommodating the employee would require no changes.
False (B)
Under disability claims, a plaintiff must show they are not a qualified applicant with a disability.
Under disability claims, a plaintiff must show they are not a qualified applicant with a disability.
An employer's defense in disability claims depends on whether the decision was made without regard to the disability or in light of the disability.
An employer's defense in disability claims depends on whether the decision was made without regard to the disability or in light of the disability.
Adjusting work schedules is not considered as a way to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Adjusting work schedules is not considered as a way to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Men can never be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Men can never be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
The plaintiff must have invited or incited the advances to file a sexual harassment case.
The plaintiff must have invited or incited the advances to file a sexual harassment case.
Courts often use the 'reasonable man' standard to assess sexual harassment cases.
Courts often use the 'reasonable man' standard to assess sexual harassment cases.
Employers are never liable for the actions of their employees in cases of sexual harassment.
Employers are never liable for the actions of their employees in cases of sexual harassment.
Using sexually explicit language in the workplace is not considered a form of sexual harassment.
Using sexually explicit language in the workplace is not considered a form of sexual harassment.
The severity of sexual harassment is not a factor considered in determining if it alters employment conditions.
The severity of sexual harassment is not a factor considered in determining if it alters employment conditions.
Michael Schuls was 16 years old when he died at a Wisconsin saw mill
Michael Schuls was 16 years old when he died at a Wisconsin saw mill
Duvan Tomas Perez was killed at a Missouri landfill
Duvan Tomas Perez was killed at a Missouri landfill
Will Hampton died on July 14 by being pinned between a tractor trailer rig and trailer
Will Hampton died on July 14 by being pinned between a tractor trailer rig and trailer
There were 31 kids found working graveyard shifts at JBS Foods in Nebraska
There were 31 kids found working graveyard shifts at JBS Foods in Nebraska
OSHA Inspections consist of 3 major components
OSHA Inspections consist of 3 major components
Compliance officer must be accompanied by an employer's lawyer during OSHA Inspections
Compliance officer must be accompanied by an employer's lawyer during OSHA Inspections
Most accommodations for disabled workers are expensive.
Most accommodations for disabled workers are expensive.
The US labor market is expected to become less diverse over the next decade.
The US labor market is expected to become less diverse over the next decade.
Quid pro quo is a form of sexual harassment that involves creating a hostile work environment.
Quid pro quo is a form of sexual harassment that involves creating a hostile work environment.
One of the potential defenses against disability discrimination is undue hardship.
One of the potential defenses against disability discrimination is undue hardship.
Reasonable accommodations for disabled workers can include providing alternative testing formats like readers and interpreters.
Reasonable accommodations for disabled workers can include providing alternative testing formats like readers and interpreters.
Reassigning disabled employees to a job with functions they could perform is not considered a reasonable accommodation.
Reassigning disabled employees to a job with functions they could perform is not considered a reasonable accommodation.
In a Safety Awareness Program, the first step involves using the Total Quality Management (TQM) technique to analyze job hazards.
In a Safety Awareness Program, the first step involves using the Total Quality Management (TQM) technique to analyze job hazards.
Experienced workers are less likely to be involved in workplace accidents compared to young and inexperienced workers.
Experienced workers are less likely to be involved in workplace accidents compared to young and inexperienced workers.
Safety incentive programs are considered ineffective in promoting safe practices according to the text.
Safety incentive programs are considered ineffective in promoting safe practices according to the text.
Cultural differences do not play a significant role in the interpretation of safety policies in the workplace.
Cultural differences do not play a significant role in the interpretation of safety policies in the workplace.
The At-Will Presumption allows employers to dismiss employees at any time, for any reason, without incurring legal liability.
The At-Will Presumption allows employers to dismiss employees at any time, for any reason, without incurring legal liability.
Lower Back Disabilities (LBD) and eye injuries are not common workplace injuries according to the text.
Lower Back Disabilities (LBD) and eye injuries are not common workplace injuries according to the text.
What type of violations can result in fines of up to $70k per incident?
What type of violations can result in fines of up to $70k per incident?
For what reason can a restraining order be sought from the US District Court by the DOL during an OSHA inspection?
For what reason can a restraining order be sought from the US District Court by the DOL during an OSHA inspection?
In what type of cases are fines as high as $20k and imprisonment possible?
In what type of cases are fines as high as $20k and imprisonment possible?
Where is the employer required to post a citation according to OSHA regulations?
Where is the employer required to post a citation according to OSHA regulations?
Why is it important for HR managers to understand the legal requirements of managing employees in the U.S.?
Why is it important for HR managers to understand the legal requirements of managing employees in the U.S.?
What type of accidents does OSHA not regulate, as mentioned in the text?
What type of accidents does OSHA not regulate, as mentioned in the text?
When can criminal charges be levied according to the text?
When can criminal charges be levied according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under federal laws on equal employment opportunity in the U.S.?
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under federal laws on equal employment opportunity in the U.S.?
What is the main purpose of defining a group as a 'protected class'?
What is the main purpose of defining a group as a 'protected class'?
What does the At-Will Presumption allow employers to do in the U.S.?
What does the At-Will Presumption allow employers to do in the U.S.?
In cases of disability claims, what must a plaintiff show to demonstrate they are a qualified applicant with a disability?
In cases of disability claims, what must a plaintiff show to demonstrate they are a qualified applicant with a disability?
What is the significance of composing a definitive list of protected classes under equal employment opportunity laws?
What is the significance of composing a definitive list of protected classes under equal employment opportunity laws?
According to the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2009, what is one of the prongs used to define disability?
According to the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2009, what is one of the prongs used to define disability?
Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, what does Section 1981 relate to in employment discrimination cases?
Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, what does Section 1981 relate to in employment discrimination cases?
What do compensatory damages aim to compensate for in discrimination cases?
What do compensatory damages aim to compensate for in discrimination cases?
Which type of damages in discrimination cases are meant to discourage employers from discriminatory practices?
Which type of damages in discrimination cases are meant to discourage employers from discriminatory practices?
In which instances does the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2009 apply?
In which instances does the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2009 apply?
What expanded rights did the Civil Rights Act of 1991 provide specifically for women in discrimination cases?
What expanded rights did the Civil Rights Act of 1991 provide specifically for women in discrimination cases?
What types of employers are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
What types of employers are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Which President signed an Executive Order requiring affirmative action in the hiring of women and minorities?
Which President signed an Executive Order requiring affirmative action in the hiring of women and minorities?
Who enforces compliance with Executive Order 11478 that requires federal government employment policies to be based on merit and fitness?
Who enforces compliance with Executive Order 11478 that requires federal government employment policies to be based on merit and fitness?
Which employers are subject to Executive Order 11346 and Executive Order 11478?
Which employers are subject to Executive Order 11346 and Executive Order 11478?
What is the significance of Executive Orders compared to regular laws?
What is the significance of Executive Orders compared to regular laws?
What are the three potential defenses an employer can use against disability discrimination claims?
What are the three potential defenses an employer can use against disability discrimination claims?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of sexual harassment as outlined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of sexual harassment as outlined in the text?
What percentage of accommodations for disabled workers cost less than $1k?
What percentage of accommodations for disabled workers cost less than $1k?
In what form of sexual harassment is some kind of benefit or punishment made contingent upon the employee submitting (or not submitting) to sexual advances?
In what form of sexual harassment is some kind of benefit or punishment made contingent upon the employee submitting (or not submitting) to sexual advances?
What does the term 'undue hardship' refer to in the context of accommodating disabled workers?
What does the term 'undue hardship' refer to in the context of accommodating disabled workers?
Which group is expected to make up 85% of new entrants to the US labor force over the next decade?
Which group is expected to make up 85% of new entrants to the US labor force over the next decade?
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HR Managers are not responsible for understanding legal requirements of managing employees.
HR Managers are not responsible for understanding legal requirements of managing employees.