Question

1. Which of the following is not a defense to charges of discrimination?

1. Seniority
2. Merit
3. Bona fide occupational qualification
4. Historical hiring/promotion practice

2. Sam is a florist who employs Bill to deliver flowers using a company van. Bill hits a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol. Sam is not liable for Bill’s torts if he did not have knowledge of the drunk driving.    True or false
3. Which of the following is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions?
   1. OSHA
   2. ADA
   3. FLSA
   4. EEOC
4. Apparent authority means that an agent has the authority to perform acts that are reasonably necessary to conduct an authorized transaction. True or false
5. Which of the following is not a protected category under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
   1. Religion
   2. Race
   3. Sexual orientation
   4. Sex
   5. All of the above are protected

6. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of mental impairment, as well as physical impairment. True/false

7. Employers may be liable for defamation when they give false and unfavorable references about an employee. True/false

Answer 1

• ANSWER-Historical hiring/promotion practice is not a defense to charges of discrimination
• ANSWER-Sam is a florist who employs Bill to deliver flowers using a company van. Bill hits a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol. Sam is not liable for Bill’s torts if he did not have knowledge of the drunk driving. -TRUE;
• Under the tort doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer is responsible for the actions of an employee that are done in the performance of the employee’s employment duties. This means that if an employee is driving a company car, and is negligent in its operation thereby causing an accident, the employer is considered equally liable, and can be sued to seek compensation for injuries sustained in the car accident.
• ANSWER-OSHA is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions
• ANSWER-sexual orientation is not a protected category under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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