1. Which of the following forms a basis for an employer to use a bona fide occupational qualification defense (BFOQ) to defend employment discrimination claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
A) Economic status.
B) Color.
C) Race.
D) Religion.
2. Ethan applies for a housekeeping job at the Moon Swan Hotel. His application is rejected on the basis that the hotel is looking for female housekeepers as the job primarily involves maintaining the ladies restrooms. If Ethan files an employment discrimination claim against the Moon Swan Hotel, which of the following defenses can the hotel use to protect itself?
A) The bona fide occupational qualification defense.
B) The doctrine of promissory estoppel.
C) The constructive discharge defense.
D) The disparate impact theory.
3. Lia files an employment discrimination case against her employer. She can also file a retaliation claim if she:
A) is demoted to a lower-level job after filing the discrimination case.
B) is not satisfied with the compensatory damages recovered from her employer.
C) can prove that she is fighting discrimination against a protected group.
D) can prove that she did not engage in any protected activity.
4. If an employee in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) case is successful, the employer will be liable for:
A) nonpecuniary compensatory damages up to $500,000 for gender discrimination and religious discrimination.
B) punitive damages under the disparate/adverse impact.
C) front pay for situations when reinstatement is not possible.
D) back pay of up to four years before the filing of the charge with the EEOC.