Ch. 24 - Discrimination in Employment

What was the wage gap between women and men in 2019?

• 75 cents for every dollar

• 82 cents for every dollar

• 90 cents for every dollar

• 65 cents for every dollar

How much less were Black women paid compared to white men in 2020?

• 63.6 percent

• 58.7 percent

• 60 percent

• 59.7 percent

Diana, who is 58 years old, applies for a marketing position at a company. During her interview, the hiring manager comments that the company is looking for someone “with more energy and fresh ideas.” Diana believes that her age was a factor in the rejection of her application. Which law is most likely being violated here?

• The Equal Pay Act of 1963.

• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Title IX created ________.

• political rights to be distributed amongst men

• more economic investments for low income families

• equal opportunities for both genders, especially in athletics and education

• the need for an oversight committee to establish rules for bank loans

Mark has a physical disability that requires him to use a wheelchair. He applies for a position at a company, but the workplace is not wheelchair accessible. The hiring manager informs him that the company does not have the resources to make accommodations for him. Is this discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

• Yes, because the employer is required to provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

• No, because Mark should have known that the workplace was not accessible.

• No, because Mark's disability does not prevent him from doing the job.n

• Yes, but only if Mark could prove that his disability significantly impacts his work performance.

Which of the following is an example of a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

• Increase paid time off for doctor appointments

• Paying a higher salary to employees with disabilities

• Offering fewer work hours to employees with disabilities

• Modifying work schedules or providing special equipment.

What is the main purpose of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• To protect workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

• o prevent age discrimination in employment

• To ensure equal pay for equal work

• To regulate workplace safety.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• The Department of Labor (DOL)

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

• The Department of Justice

Which of the following is NOT protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Race

• Disability

• gender

• national orgin

What is the primary purpose of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

• To prevent discrimination based on race and gender.

• To ensure men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

• To regulate the number of hours worked per week

• To ensure workplace safety and health standards.