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Select the statement that characterizes the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

A) It limits damage claims to attorney's fees and costs.
B) It requires violators to pay punitive damages that specifically cover emotional pain and suffering.
C) It prohibits violators from paying compensatory damages.
D) It limits the maximum punitive damages allowed depending on the size of an organization.
E) It limits the maximum punitive damages to $50,000 for all organizations even if the discrimination was intentional.

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

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Virginia's boss, Luke, constantly uses sexually explicit language while communicating with his female subordinates. Though many female employees are bothered with this behavior, no one has ever complained for fear of negative repercussions. However, Virginia files a complaint against Luke with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Will this be considered as discriminatory behavior? Why or why not? Explain the prohibitions under Title VII for related behavior.

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was introduced to enhance employment opportunity for

Larry has been a systems analyst at a software company for six years. Although he works hard, gets favorable performance reviews, takes night classes in business management, and has applied for promotions, his coworkers always get the promotions instead. Larry asked his coworkers about this, and one of them said, "Don't you realize? This management will never promote someone like you." This supports Larry's concern that he may be a target of discrimination because he is black; other talented employees are black, but no black employees have moved into management positions. Larry decides to discuss the problem with the human resource manager. If he can't find a satisfactory solution that way, with which federal agency could he file a complaint?

Ashley thinks that her company is discriminating against a particular group of employees by denying them seniority or promotions. She expresses her concern to a senior human resources manager. This method of expressing concern about an instance of illegal employment through proper channels is known as

An employer's refusal to hire a pregnant woman is acceptable by law.

________ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens, as well as the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, employers must reemploy workers who left jobs to fulfill military duties for up to ________ years.

According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, men and women performing the same job cannot have differences in pay on the basis of

Which of the following is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Peggy, a Hispanic female in the accounting department of a large retail chain, believes she has been the victim of race and sex discrimination. Why can't she turn to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for assistance with this problem?

If an attempt at a settlement fails, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim.

According to the affirmative-action plan required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, ________ refer(s) to a plan identifying the ways in which an organization will meet its diversity goals.

An automobile painting facility experienced a breakdown in one of its ventilation fans, causing a buildup of fumes. What must the facility do in this situation to meet the employee rights under the OSH Act?

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

The ________ is the set of guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other agencies to identify how an organization should establish a recruitment process that is free and fair.

Identify the correct statement regarding reasonable accommodation.

An OSHA inspector completed her inspection of a mining operation, including a walkaround and employee interviews. Then the OSHA inspector sought a restraining order from a federal court. What can you infer from this action by the inspector?

Bill, an employee with the U.S. Postal Service, was deployed to Iraq to serve in the U.S. Army for two years. After the completion of his military duties, he resumed work at the post office. He was reemployed with an increase in pay. Which law protected Bill by requiring that his employer reemploy him with the seniority, status, and pay rate he would have earned if he had stayed on the job during the time of his deployment?

Matt, a blind man in his early twenties, was recently hired as a DJ at a local radio station in Orlando. He was given permission by his manager to bring his guide dog to work. In this instance, Matt's employer makes a(n)