EEO and Legal Compliance Flashcards

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which age group is protected from employment discrimination?

Answer: Workers aged 40 and older

The ADEA protects workers who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination based on age.

A hiring manager asks a job applicant if they have any disabilities during an interview. Under the ADA, this question is:

Answer: Prohibited before a conditional job offer is made

The ADA prohibits asking disability-related questions before a conditional job offer is extended.

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions?

Answer: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 amended Title VII to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy.

An employer has a policy requiring all employees to speak only English at all times. This policy may violate Title VII because it could discriminate based on:

Answer: National origin

English-only policies can constitute national origin discrimination unless justified by business necessity.

Which of the following best describes 'disparate impact' discrimination?

Answer: A neutral policy disproportionately excludes a protected group

Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice disproportionately affects members of a protected class.

Under Title VII, how long does an employee generally have to file an EEOC charge in a state with a Fair Employment Practices Agency?

Answer: 300 days

In states with a deferral agency, employees have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file an EEOC charge.

Which entity is responsible for enforcing federal employment discrimination laws in the United States?

Answer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The EEOC is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing federal workplace anti-discrimination laws.