CHAPTER 29—EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS Key
1. Which of the following is an example likely to be governed under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964?
2. Which of the following best describes disparate treatment?
3. A _____ is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws, such as groups based on race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin.
4. Which of the following is likely to be construed as a hostile work environment under the Civil Rights Act of
1964?
5. While attending an interview, Jim refused to provide a polygraph test requested by the employer at first.
However, the employer stated that he would not be hired if he did not provide consent and Jim conceded.
Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?
6. Which of the following is an acceptable form of DNA sample collection?
7. Which of the following is a general protection afforded to an employee?
8. Under which of the following occasions does The Family and Medical Leave Act allow an employee to take
an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period?
9. The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to the U.S. Government.
10. A disparate class is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws.
11. A hostile work environment exists when harassing conduct alters the terms or conditions of employment.
12. Nonchronic impairments with no long-term impact are considered as disabilities.
13. Lie detector tests can be legally applied by an employer to screen applicants for employment.
14. Courts have held that requiring a blood test for AIDS is not a search and seizure under the Fourth
Amendment.
15. If an employer violates the EPPA, a job applicant cannot sue the employer for punitive damages.
16. Private firms are entitled to conduct random drugs tests on their employees.
17. In all the states, employers are allowed to use genetic information gathered from DNA tests while hiring a
person.
18. The Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks
in a twelve-month period in the case of child-birth.
19. State laws totally ban smoking at all job sites.
20. Explain how DNA testing is useful in some areas.