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Although equal employment opportunity has come a long way since the early 1960s,continuing efforts are required because some problems still exist.

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Which case established that firms may not require pre-employment medical examinations before making hiring decisions?

A) Noe v Delta Airlines
B) Premeaux v Continental Airlines
C) Leonel v American Airlines
D) Phelps v Northwest Airlines

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As an HR manager,which of the following would most likely help you make legal employment decisions?

You are a human resource manager with a large manufacturing firm.Yesterday you heard one of your recruiters ask an applicant the following question: "How old are you?" Would this be an employment standard to avoid? If this is an employment standard to avoid,what law or court decision is it based on?

What term means that an employer treats some people less favorably than others because of race,religion,sex,national origin,or age?

Creating a supportive work environment in which all people can be effective is a characteristic of ________.

According to the Uniform Guidelines,test validation is essential only when selection devices produce ________.

You are an HR manager with a large manufacturing firm.Yesterday,you heard one of your recruiters ask an applicant the following question: "What is your religion?" Would this be an employment standard to avoid? If this is an employment standard to avoid,what law or court decision is it based upon?

All of the following were changes that resulted from the ADAAA being enacted in 2008 EXCEPT ________.

You are a human resource manager with a large manufacturing firm.Yesterday,you heard one of your recruiters ask an applicant the following question: "What previous medical conditions have you experienced?" Would this be an employment standard to avoid? If this is an employment standard to avoid,what law or court decision is it based on?

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is very specific about what should be included in a(n) ________.

Elway Tire Company is a large manufacturing firm based in Texas.The highly diverse workforce at Elway requires the HR managers to ensure that all employment practices comply with local,state,and federal laws.Elway is expanding its operations and has recently hired 400 new technicians,of whom 300 were white and 100 were Hispanic.There were 1,500 qualified applicants for the jobs,of whom 1,000 were white and 500 were Hispanic.The HR manager needs to determine if adverse impact exists.Which of the following is a true statement given the facts provided?

Which law amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and provided appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination in the workplace?

Which term refers to a directive issued by the president that has the effect of a Congressional law?

As an HR manager at a global electronics firm,you have employees who practice many different religions.As a result,you have a number of employees who are prohibited from working on certain days of the week.Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate method for accommodating an employee's religious practices?

Kayla,who has dyslexia,is employed by a non-profit organization that has received a $90,000 federal grant.Which law most likely protects Kayla against employer discrimination?

Polls show that only 40 percent of Americans favor equal employment rights for gay people.

Members of Generation Y are also known as Digital Natives.

Anita is applying for a job with Greyhound Bus to work as an intercity bus driver.According to a 1974 court ruling regarding Greyhound,Anita must be age ________ or younger.

Which act prohibits an employer from paying an employee of one gender less money than an employee of the opposite gender where the jobs require equal skills,effort,and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions?