DEI Workplace Policy and Legal Frameworks 3

Question 1

A 'bona fide occupational qualification' (BFOQ) under Title VII permits an employer to do what?

Accepted Answer

Use a protected characteristic as a hiring criterion when it is essential to the job

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Pay employees of different races different wages for equal work

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Require employees to speak only English at all times

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Conduct background checks only on certain national origin groups

Question 2

Under the ADA, which of the following is considered a 'qualified individual with a disability'?

Accepted Answer

A person with a disability who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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Any person with a physical condition diagnosed by a physician

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An employee whose disability prevents them from performing any job duties

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A person currently using illegal drugs

Question 3

Which executive order, signed in 1965, requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

Executive Order 10925

Answer

Executive Order 13672

Answer

Executive Order 11478

Question 4

An employee who is fired after filing an EEOC complaint may have a claim for what type of violation?

Accepted Answer

Retaliation

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Constructive discharge

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Hostile work environment

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Disparate impact

Question 5

Which law expanded protections for employees with disabilities by broadening the definition of 'disability' and overriding several restrictive Supreme Court interpretations?

Accepted Answer

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)

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The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

Question 6

What is the primary role of an organization's DEI compliance officer?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the organization's policies and practices align with applicable DEI laws and regulations

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To discipline employees who violate company culture norms

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To conduct all external diversity recruitment

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To serve as the organization's representative in all labor arbitrations

Question 7

Under Title VII, a 'hostile work environment' harassment claim generally requires that the harassing conduct be:

Accepted Answer

Severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of the victim's employment

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Directed only at a supervisor or manager

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Based solely on physical contact

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Reported within 30 days of the first incident