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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have the right to withhold an employee's access to records regarding exposure to hazards.

A) True
B) False

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Karen is a human resource specialist. To gain competency in her field, she keeps up with business news related to human resource management. One area of the news she pays attention to is coverage of the cases the Supreme Court hears each year. Why would stories about the Supreme Court be relevant for Karen's career?


A) The Supreme Court may issue rulings that interpret employment law.
B) The Supreme Court may pass laws regulating employment practices.
C) The Supreme Court may issue executive orders related to employee safety.
D) The Supreme Court may require federal contractors to engage in affirmative action.
E) Decisions made by the Supreme Court cannot be overturned by the federal government.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals who


A) are obese.
B) are severely disfigured.
C) engage in substance abuse.
D) are left-handed.
E) are nearsighted.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Francisco works at Wright Engineering Firm as a welder. Although he is provided with protective goggles and a face mask, overalls and other types of protective clothing are not provided. After three months of work at Wright, Francisco notices his skin becoming drier and gradually changing color. Alarmed with this development, he approaches his supervisor asking for details of the materials he works with. The supervisor declines to reveal any kind of information. What authority and laws can help Francisco file a claim?

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Select the method that promotes safety by determining which specific element of a job led to a past accident.


A) reasonable accommodation
B) affirmative action
C) technic of operations review
D) job hazard analysis technique
E) utilization analysis

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Which term refers to an organization's active effort to find opportunities to hire or promote people in a particular group?


A) affirmative action
B) disparate impact
C) reasonable accommodation
D) reverse discrimination
E) adverse impact

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Identify the type of case where most of the debate focuses on discriminatory consequences and the plaintiff need not prove an employer's intent to discriminate.


A) disparate impact
B) disparate treatment
C) reasonable accommodation
D) affirmative action
E) corrective action

F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

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Suppose you are a human resource executive, supporting strategy. Executives in your industry are concluding that a certain HR-related law no longer seems relevant in the Internet age. To which government branch would it be most effective to turn for addressing the need for a change in the legal environment?


A) the executive branch, requesting it not enforce the existing law
B) the executive branch, requesting a new law in this area
C) the judicial branch, requesting a new law in this area
D) the legislative branch, requesting a new law in this area
E) the legislative branch, requesting it not enforce the existing law

F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

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If an Occupational Safety and Health Act violation results in citations, an employer must post each citation in a prominent place near the location of the violation.

A) True
B) False

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Which statement reflects a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?


A) Older employees are permitted to work even after attaining the retirement age.
B) Employees over the age of 40 are forced to retire as part of a company's downsizing program.
C) A person is denied employment because of the fact that he is a minor.
D) Older workers in an organization are better compensated than the younger workers.
E) An employee chooses voluntary retirement before attaining the retirement age.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Tyler has joined a start-up manufacturing company as its human resource manager. One of his first responsibilities is to make sure the company complies with the OSH Act. Under this law, what records must Tyler keep?


A) a list of violations of the general-duty clause
B) work-related injuries, plus an annual summary of employee illnesses
C) work-related injuries and illnesses, with an annual summary of these
D) schedule of employee-requested OSHA inspections
E) responses to questions in OSHA's Small Business Handbook

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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Maria, a 24-year-old Hispanic woman, pressed charges of sexual harassment against Andrew, a politician. The case became sensational because the accused was one of the strongest candidates in the upcoming elections. In the case's final stage, the United States Supreme Court issued a verdict that cleared Andrew of all charges on the grounds of lack of evidence. The ruling spurred angry protests from many interest groups, especially Hispanic women, and they wanted the verdict reversed. According to the prevalent system, which among the following would overturn the verdict in this case?


A) a mass petition from the public
B) an appeal from the minority population
C) a law passed by Congress
D) a ruling by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
E) a petition from the United States Women Rights Council

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Identify the method that breaks down jobs into basic elements to rate them for their potential for harm or injury.


A) job hazard analysis technique
B) utilization analysis
C) technic of operations review
D) action plan analysis
E) diversity plan

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Mark and Amy hold the same position at an organization. However, Mark is paid more than Amy. According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, what will strengthen the fact that the pay difference is a legal one?


A) Mark is more skilled than Amy because he is a male.
B) Amy is not an American citizen.
C) Mark is younger than Amy.
D) Amy is pregnant.
E) Mark works the night shift.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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What is true about avoiding discrimination?


A) A bona fide occupational qualification is a merely preferred qualification for performing a job.
B) Proving disparate impact in court requires showing an employer's intent.
C) Proving disparate treatment in court does not require the plaintiff showing an employer's intent.
D) Reasonable accommodation is provided subject to the condition of undue hardship.
E) If the four-fifths rule is satisfied, substantial evidence of discrimination exists.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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According to the affirmative-action plan required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, which term refers to a comparison of the race, sex, and ethnic composition of an employer's workforce with that of the available labor supply?


A) content analysis
B) job analysis
C) SWOT analysis
D) utilization analysis
E) applied behavior analysis

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Identify the statement that characterizes the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.


A) It favors the idea of coercing employees to accept early retirement incentives.
B) It permits an employer to reduce the fringe benefits to all employees over 40.
C) It permits companies to lay off older workers when the economy is slow.
D) It outlaws making employment decisions based on a person's age being over 40.
E) It recommends early retirement incentive programs wherein employees agree not to sue the company for ageism.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Consider the following scenarios. Describe how and why each scenario is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Justify your answer with appropriate reasons. Scenario #1: Debbie has a hearing impairment which limits her job performance. Debbie is an elementary school teacher and has recently struggled with hearing the children in her class. Is Debbie protected by the ADA or would the school be justified in taking action to prevent Debbie from interacting with the students. Scenario #2: Ralph was in a horrific car accident as a child but has fully recovered from his injuries and is considered a very healthy individual. During the accident, Ralph was burned and still has several facial scars that have disfigured his face. Many employees at Ralph's company stare as he walks by and get distracted by his appearance. Is Ralph protected by the ADA?

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Which statement is true about the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871?


A) They denied plaintiffs any form of compensatory and punitive damages.
B) They restricted the rights of entering into and enforcing contracts to white citizens only.
C) They denied individuals the right to sue in federal court.
D) They excluded other individuals from having the same property rights as white citizens.
E) They were passed to further the Thirteenth Amendment's goal of abolishing slavery.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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What is the most comprehensive U.S. law regarding worker safety?


A) the Thirteenth Amendment
B) the Fourteenth Amendment
C) the Occupational Safety and Health Act
D) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
E) the Civil Rights Act of 1991

F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

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