Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity Flashcards
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Under EEO guidelines, which of the following scenarios best describes 'quid pro quo' sexual harassment?
Answer: A supervisor conditions a promotion on an employee's acceptance of a date
Quid pro quo harassment occurs when job benefits or adverse employment decisions are made contingent on an employee's submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct.
A supervisor becomes aware of sexual harassment occurring between two subordinate employees. What is the supervisor's primary obligation?
Answer: Immediately investigate and take appropriate corrective action regardless of whether a complaint was filed
Supervisors have an affirmative duty to promptly investigate and take corrective action once they become aware of harassment, regardless of whether the victim has formally complained.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Which of the following is the BEST example of a reasonable accommodation?
Answer: Providing a modified work schedule that allows an employee to attend medical appointments
A modified work schedule that allows attendance at medical appointments is a classic example of a reasonable accommodation that enables a qualified individual to perform essential job functions.
Under the ADA, which standard determines whether an individual with a disability is 'qualified' for a position?
Answer: The individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
A qualified individual under the ADA is someone who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
An employee files an internal EEO complaint and shortly thereafter receives a negative performance appraisal from their supervisor. This scenario most likely constitutes which type of prohibited conduct?
Answer: Retaliation
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee because they engaged in protected EEO activity, such as filing a complaint.
Which of the following best describes a 'bona fide occupational qualification' (BFOQ) under EEO law?
Answer: A characteristic that is otherwise protected but is legally required for a specific job
A BFOQ is a limited exception that permits an otherwise discriminatory hiring practice when a protected characteristic is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business.
What does 'affirmative action' require of federal contractors under Executive Order 11246?
Answer: Taking proactive steps to recruit, hire, and promote underrepresented groups
Executive Order 11246 requires federal contractors to take proactive, good-faith measures to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans.