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Translate the latin term quid pro quo and briefly explain what it means in the context of sexual harassment.

Sexual favors are demanded in exchange for better working condition.

What federal law governs employees safety and health?

OSH act (OSHA)

Name two exceptions to the employment at will doctrine?

Public policy exception
Implied contract exception
Covenant of good faith exception

What protected classes are covered under Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964?

Sex
Race
Color
National origin
Religion
Age
Disability

Name type of unintentional discrimination in hiring?

A minimum weight requirement

A bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) is not a valid defense when which protected group is involved?

Race

Compose a hypothetical statement that would likely be considered defamatory. Provide the context in which this statement was made and what would make it a defamatory discrimination issues?

During a casual conversation with a reporter, a police official states that a suspect in a current investigation is guilty.

Name U.S.governmental agency that monitors compliance with Title VII and discrimination issues?

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC)

Name three elements that must be proved by a person who believes they have been intentionally discriminated against in matters of employment.

He is qualified for the job, the job remained open or was offered to someone not in the protected class.

Name an international form of discrimination where a qualified job applicant in a protected class is denied employment.

Disparate treatment discrimination

Explain what is meant by the term affirmative action?

A proactive process whereby employers actively seek out, hire, and promote qualified individuals in protested group.

Define the term reasonable accommodation in reference to the ADA.

Any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions.

What was the outcome of the Casey Martin ADA case?

He was allowed to use a cart

Name the federal law that governs child labor practices?

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Name the federal law that permits employees 12 weeks of leave to take care of family health issues?

Family and Medical Leave act ( FMLA)

Name the federal law that governs child labor practices?

Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA)

Which constitutional amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth

Strict scrutiny applies to any situation involving?

Suspect classification
Classification tied to fundamental rights

A rule that forbids athletes of a racial or ethnic minority from competing in high school sports with white athletes would be an example of which type of unconstitutional discrimination?

De jure discrimination

What is not a factor of the lemon test?

Whether the government's action were non sequitor

The due process clause is found in which amendment to the US constitution?

First

The rights of all citizens to freedoms

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Are all employees in the US covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act?

FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees.

What are the rules around FMLA?

In order to be eligible to take leave under the FMLA, an employee must (1) work for a covered employer, (2) work 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to the start of leave, (3) work at a location where 50 or more employees work at that location or within 75 miles of it, and (4) have worked for the employer for 12 ...