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Question 41
Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo harassment?
a) A manager offers a promotion in exchange for sexual favors
b) An employee is subjected to a hostile work environment
c) A supervisor jokes inappropriately with subordinates
d) An employee is denied a raise due to poor performance
Correct Answer: a) A manager offers a promotion in exchange for sexual favors
Explanation: Quid pro quo harassment occurs when job benefits, such as promotions or raises, are offered in exchange for sexual favors or threatened if the favors are not given.
Question 42
Which law protects employees from being terminated for engaging in legally protected activities such as reporting discrimination?
a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
b) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
c) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Explanation: Title VII prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who engage in protected activities, such as reporting workplace discrimination or harassment.
Question 43
What is the legal term for firing an employee in retaliation for reporting an illegal workplace activity?
a) Constructive discharge
b) Wrongful termination
c) Retaliatory discharge
d) Negligent hiring
Correct Answer: c) Retaliatory discharge
Explanation: Retaliatory discharge refers to firing an employee as a direct result of them engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting illegal conduct or unsafe working conditions.
Question 44
Which of the following is a legal requirement under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
a) Verifying the work eligibility of all new employees using the Form I-9
b) Requiring all employees to be U.S. citizens
c) Conducting credit checks on all new hires
d) Limiting the employment of foreign workers
Correct Answer: a) Verifying the work eligibility of all new employees using the Form I-9
Explanation: The IRCA requires employers to verify that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. by completing and maintaining Form I-9 documentation.
Question 45
Which law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
c) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: c) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Explanation: The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.
Question 46
Which of the following is considered an unfair labor practice under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
a) Promoting an employee based on performance
b) Refusing to bargain in good faith with a union
c) Offering health benefits to unionized employees
d) Providing flexible work schedules
Correct Answer: b) Refusing to bargain in good faith with a union
Explanation: Under the NLRA, refusing to bargain in good faith with a union is considered an unfair labor practice and is prohibited by law.
Question 47
Which law prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information?
a) Equal Pay Act (EPA)
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
d) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Correct Answer: c) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
Explanation: GINA prohibits employers from using genetic information in employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, or promotions, to prevent genetic-based discrimination.
Question 48
Which of the following is a defense against a disparate impact claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?
a) Reasonable accommodation
b) Business necessity
c) Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)
d) Good faith exception
Correct Answer: b) Business necessity
Explanation: Business necessity is a defense in disparate impact cases, where the employer must show that a challenged employment practice is job-related and necessary for business operations.
Question 49
Which law protects employees from retaliation after reporting violations of workplace safety standards?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
d) Equal Pay Act (EPA)
Correct Answer: c) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Explanation: OSHA prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report safety violations or unsafe working conditions.
Question 50
Which of the following would violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
a) Offering early retirement packages
b) Requiring mandatory retirement for employees over 60
c) Providing health insurance for employees over 40
d) Offering promotions based on performance
Correct Answer: b) Requiring mandatory retirement for employees over 60
Explanation: The ADEA prohibits mandatory retirement for most employees based on age, with some exceptions for high-level executives and certain other occupations.
