Hilary Lapham

Human Resources Law (HRM/322)

Byars, L. L. & Rue, L. W. (2008) Human Resource Management. New York: McGrawHill
Name: ________________________________
Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Double check when you finish to
make sure you answered all questions.
Multiple choice (1 point each)
1. What does EEOC stand for?
a. Employment Equality Options Commission
b. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
c. Equal Employment Opportunity Coalition
d. Equal Employment Opposition Commission
2. What is the primary function of the EEOC?
a. Helping people of different ethnic backgrounds find jobs.
b. Promoting diversity in the workplace at organizations with 15 or more
people.
c. Enforcing laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against
someone because of race, ethnicity, color, origin, religion, etc.
d. Making laws that continue to reduce the amount of discrimination seen in
the work place.
3. In the landmark court case Connecticut v. Teal, the Supreme Court used which
strategy to determine that the Connecticut agency was not violating rights by
asking black and white employees to take a test for a promotion?
a. Bottom line concept
b. Executive order
c. Statistical reasoning
d. Prima facie
4. In the case McDonnell Douglas v. Green, Green was laid off because of
employment cutbacks, and then participated in a stall-in protest against Douglas.
When Green re-applied months later, he was not rehired and sued Douglas for
discrimination. The outcome of the case was:
a. The Supreme Court ruled that Douglas did not rehire Green based on the
stall-in participation only, and was not violating civil rights.
b. The Supreme Court ruled that Douglas did discriminate in his decision not
to rehire Green based on the fact that he was African American, and did
violate Greens civil rights.
c. The Supreme Court sent the case back to the district court for jurisdiction,
which later ruled that Douglas was guilty of discrimination.
d. The Supreme Court ruled that the stall-in was unconstitutional so Douglas
was justified in not rehiring Green.

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5. Roger, a 55 year old, lost his job because his boss said that he didnt know enough
about computers to continue progressing with the companys new system. Roger
worked hard on his computer skills, and was working long hours to get familiar
with the new system. He believes he may have been let go because of his age.
Rogers best course of action is to:
a. Do nothing because he was justly let go.
b. Try to reason with the boss to re-hire him.
c. Sue the company.
d. File a complaint with the EEOC.
6. The concept of prima facie is:
a. The right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and a fair court hearing.
b. Basing something on first impression, assuming something is correct until
proven otherwise.
c. Majority rules in the Supreme Court, and each side will have the
opportunity to plead their case.
d. When a case gets discharged, and the opposing sides must re-do their
arguments.
True/False (1 point each)
7. True/False: Affirmative action is a law that says employers must hire certain
percentages of people from different cultures.
8. True/False: Embracing diversity opens the door for a more-skilled workforce, and
promotes new ideas and open-mindedness.
9. True/False: The EEOC requires that employers display the EEO law poster in an
office. Failure to do so can result in a fine.
10. True/False: Sandys boss who is male promised her a promotion and a raise if she
had dinner with him. Sandy is subject to a hostile work environment sexual
harassment.
11. True/False: Hazing is when a person is subject to harassment, embarrassment,
and other humiliating activities as a part of initiation into a new environment or
group.
12. True/False: Under the jurisdiction of Gender Equality Act, employers must pay
men and women equally.
13. True/False: The Family and Medical Leave Act (1993) covers maternity leave.

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Fill In the Blank (1 point each)

14. ____________________________ is the coordination and execution of activities
and resources for employees within a business environment.
15. ________________________________ prohibits discrimination based on
demographic factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, etc.
16. The ______________________________ department of human resources that
handles payroll and health care for employees.
17. The first ever legislation in the United States calling for equality, the
________________________________ abolished slavery.
18. When an employer purposely treats one employee or group of employees
differently than another, purposeful and intentional discrimination is called
________________________________.
19. _________________________________ occurs when through a specific
employment practice, there is unintentional discrimination of a group of people
who are protected under a law.
Short Answer
20. Explain the difference between the two types of sexual harassment. Give an
example of each. (3 points).

21. Explain the concept of business necessity and give an example of when an
employer has the right to exclude certain candidates based on a specific need. (3
points).

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22. Define the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and explain why it is
important. Give an example a reasonable accommodation. (3 points).

23. Describe 3 positive effects that diversity has on the workplace. (3 points).

Matching
24. Fourteenth Amendment _____
25. Equal Pay Act of 1963_____
26. Title VII_____
27. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967_____
28. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 _____
29. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 _____
30. Pregnancy Discrimination Act _____
31. Executive Order 11246 _____
32. Civil Rights Act of 1991 _____
a. A. Prohibits employers to discriminate against people who are over the age of 40.
b. Prohibits employers from discriminating against women who are pregnant, having
a baby, or have any other conditions related.
c. An addition to Title VII; Forbids employers from discriminating against
individuals based on religion, sex, origin, color, race, etc.
d. The law that says men and women will be paid equally in the same jobs.
e. Citizens are protected and entitled to due process.
f. Forbids employers to discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
g. Says employers must use affirmative action in hiring women and minorities.
h. Says employers must use affirmative action in hiring people with disabilities.
i. The law that prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, origin, or color.