Which of the following is NOT true about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?
A) provides for a trial by jury
B) applies to anyone age 40 or older
C) carries a criminal penalty provision
D) applies to firms with at least 10 employees
Question 2Tom is a pilot for Southwest Airlines. According to court rulings, at what age must Tom retire from his job as a commercial pilot?
A) 55
B) 60
C) 65
D) 70
Question 3The Age Discrimination Act differs from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in that it ________.
A) provides for a trial by jury
B) does not cover exempt employees
C) is administered by the EEOC
D) does not pertain to employment agencies
Question 4You 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?
A) No, it is an acceptable question.
B) Yes, Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C) Yes, Civil Rights Act of 1991
D) Yes, American with Disabilities Act
Question 5The Age Discrimination Act is administered by the ________.
A) Department of Justice
B) Department of Labor
C) EEOC
D) OFCCP
Question 6What is the most significant regulation issued by EEOC?
A) Federal Guidelines on Discrimination
B) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
C) Adverse Impact Selection Guidelines and Procedures
D) Universal Guidelines on Selection and Discrimination
Question 7According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers may not discriminate based on ________.
A) age
B) religion
C) disability
D) pregnancy
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