Quiz 9: Personnel Issues and Liability

On average, about how many sexual harassment charges are filed each year? A) about 5,000 B) about 15,000 C) about 30,000 D) about 50,000

Which of the following is considered sexual harassment? A) when sexual advances or conduct create an intimidating work environment B) when sexual conduct is made a term or condition of employment C) when sexual advances or conduct create an offensive work environment D) all of the above

Which is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment? A) a hostile work environment B) an offensive work environment C) when employment is conditioned upon sexual behavior D) all of the above

Which of the following is one of the U.S. Supreme Court landmark sexual harassment decisions? A) City of Canton v. Harris (1989) B) Graham v. Connor (1989) C) Hudson v. McMillian (1992) D) Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998)

Which of the following is NOT an example of sexual misconduct by a correctional employee? A) an officer who rapes another officer B) an officer who watches a prisoner in the shower C) an officer who inappropriately touches a prisoner during a pat-down D) an officer who has consensual sex with a prisoner

What kind of person is covered by ADA? A) a person with a physical disability B) a person with a mental health diagnosis C) a person who has a relationship with someone who has a disability D) all of the above

Who is charged with enforcing the ADA? A) EEOC B) HUD C) BOP D) DOJ

Which of the following statements is true about an employer's rights under ADA? A) An employer may ask an applicant with a disability how he or she plans to perform certain job functions. B) An employer may ask an applicant about a visual impairment. C) An employer may ask an employee about the nature or severity of a disability. D) all of the above

What is employment-at-will? A) An employer's right to dismiss an employee without reason B) An employer's right to set the terms of an employment contract C) An employee's right to leave a job without reason D) An employee's right to negotiate the terms of his or her employment contract

Which of the following is a federal statute that modified employment-at-will? A) The Civil Rights Act B) The Rehabilitation Act C) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act D) all of the above

Wrongful termination lawsuits emerge when an employee believes the employer has terminated him or her for no legitimate reason under which Amendment? A) the 1st Amendment B) the 4th Amendment C) the 14th Amendment D) the 15th Amendment

Which of the following provides sufficient due process in dismissing an employee? A) conducting a hearing B) providing a written warning C) providing a verbal warning D) all of the above

What does the FLSA stand for? A) Freedom, Liberty, and Safety Act B) Freedom and Liberty Standards Act C) Fair Labor Standards Act D) Free Labor Standards Act

Which of the following is NOT addressed in the FLSA? A) child labor restrictions B) work hours C) minimum wage D) overtime standards

Which of the following is NOT considered "work time" as defined by the FLSA? A) testifying in court B) attending mandatory training sessions C) preparing for work D) hours an employee is required to wear a pager

Sexual harassment violates the constitution.

Sexual harassment is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature."

The Americans with Disabilities Act covers all employment-related activities.

All public sector jobs are at-will and therefore there are no employment protections for public servants.

The 14th Amendment protects individuals from being deprived property interests in employment matters.