ECRE Employment Law 3

Question 1

Which Supreme Court case established that sexual harassment constitutes sex discrimination under Title VII?

Accepted Answer

Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson

Answer

Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson (1986) was the first Supreme Court case to recognize hostile work environment sexual harassment as sex discrimination under Title VII.

Question 2

Under COBRA, how long can a terminated employee typically continue group health coverage?

Accepted Answer

18 months

Answer

COBRA generally allows terminated employees to continue group health coverage for up to 18 months, though certain qualifying events extend this to 36 months.

Question 3

What is 'disparate impact' discrimination in the context of employment law?

Accepted Answer

A facially neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected group

Answer

Disparate impact occurs when a neutral employment policy or practice disproportionately screens out members of a protected class without business justification.

Question 4

Which of the following is a protected activity under the NLRA for non-union employees?

Accepted Answer

Discussing wages with coworkers

Answer

The NLRA protects employees' rights to engage in concerted activity, including discussing wages and working conditions with coworkers.

Question 5

An employer's written policy promises 'permanent employment as long as performance is satisfactory.' This most likely creates what legal issue?

Accepted Answer

An implied contract exception to at-will employment

Answer

Written promises of continued employment in handbooks or policies can create implied employment contracts, limiting the employer's ability to terminate at-will.

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