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Which of the following factors should be the basis for employment decisions?

Job-related factors (correct)

Membership in a protected group

Discriminatory intent

Consistency and fairness

What is the term used to describe unintentional discrimination that occurs when a job requirement tends to exclude members of a protected group?

Disparate impact (correct)

Protected group

Consistency and fairness

Discriminatory intent

Which age group is protected from employment discrimination based on age?

Workers under 40 years of age

Workers between the ages of 30 and 50

Workers over 40 years of age (correct)

Workers of any age

What should managers and supervisors do to avoid engaging in discrimination?

Simply avoid engaging in discrimination Signup and view all the answers

When can unlawful discrimination occur even in the absence of discriminatory intent?

When a job requirement tends to exclude members of a protected group Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you believe a company requirement is unfairly screening out members of a protected group?

Notify your Human Resources department Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the negative impact of an employment policy or practice on applicants or employees age 40 or older?

Unintended age discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What type of discrimination may occur when an employment policy or practice that applies to everyone has a negative impact on applicants or employees age 40 or older?

Age discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What should employment decisions never be based on?

Membership in a protected group Signup and view all the answers

What can unlawful discrimination occur in the absence of?

Discriminatory intent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following personal traits are protected from discrimination under federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following personal traits are protected from discrimination under state EEO laws?

Political affiliation Signup and view all the answers

What is job discrimination?

When employees are treated less favorably than others Signup and view all the answers

What is intentional discrimination?

When discrimination occurs due to a deliberate intent based on a person's protected status Signup and view all the answers

Who must be familiar with the types of discrimination that are not permitted in the workplace?

Supervisors or line managers Signup and view all the answers

Which personal trait is not protected from discrimination under federal EEO laws?

Marital status Signup and view all the answers

Which personal trait is not protected from discrimination under state EEO laws?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

Which personal trait is protected from discrimination under both federal and state EEO laws?

Disability Signup and view all the answers

Which personal trait is protected from discrimination under federal EEO laws but not state EEO laws?

Sex Signup and view all the answers

Which personal trait is protected from discrimination under state EEO laws but not federal EEO laws?

Sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers