LAW 531 Week 4 Knowledge Check Study Guide 1

Week 4 Knowledge Check Study Guide
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The agency relationship and types of agencies

the workplace

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Types of discrimination in

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Legal remedies against employment discrimination
Concept: The agency relationship and types of agencies
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Identify the true statement about principal-agent and employer-employee agency relationships. A. The employee in an employer-employee relationship is authorized to act on behalf of the employer in all business situations.

B. The principal in a principal-agent relationship has no authority over contracts made by the agent.

C. The employee in an employer-employee relationship can sign contracts on behalf of the employer.

D. The agent in a principal-agent relationship is authorized to act on behalf of the principal.

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
In a principal-agent relationship, an agent is authorized to act on behalf of a principal. The agent may also sign contracts on behalf of the principal.

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In certain types of agencies, the parties involved do not sign a formal contract. However, it can be inferred from their conduct, that they are part of the agency. What is this kind of agency known as?

A. Implied agency
B. Express agency
C. Agency by ratification
D. Agency by contract

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: A.
An implied agency is one in which the parties involved do not sign a formal contract.
However, it can be inferred from their conduct, that they are part of the agency.
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Beta Corp. and Woodrow LLC. have formed an agency. Both parties have agreed to the terms on which the agency will operate, and they have signed a contract. According to the terms of the contract, Woodrow, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of Beta. Identify the type of agency illustrated in the scenario.

A. Agency by ratification
B. Express agency
C. Implied agency
D. Apparent agency

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: B.
In an express agency, the agent is authorized to act on behalf of the principal; the terms of the agency relationship are defined by the expressed agreement.

Concept: Types of discrimination in the workplace
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What is true about disparate-treatment discrimination?

A. It involves discrimination against an entire protected class. B. It involves discrimination against an individual belonging to a protected class.

C. It refers to discrimination against an individual who does not belong to a protected class or minority.

D. It occurs when a company does not follow racially neutral employment practices.

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: B.
Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an individual faces discrimination from an employer on the basis of race, gender, color, or religion.
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What is true about color discrimination?

A. It can be justified by a bona fide occupational qualification.
B. It is essentially the same as discrimination based on race.
C. It is covered under Title VII.
D.

It is prohibited but victims cannot recover damages even if discrimination is proved.

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
Color discrimination is discrimination based on skin complexion. It is prohibited under
Title VII.
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Identify the true statement about law in the United States, in the context of gender discrimination. A. The laws that prohibit gender discrimination apply only to women.

B. The law does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.

C. The law prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy. D. The laws against gender discrimination do not prohibit

quid pro quo sexual discrimination.

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was enacted as an amendment to Title VII in 1978, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, child birth, or related issues.

Concept: Legal remedies against employment discrimination
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Which of the following remedies can be granted by courts for violations of Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A. Reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiff
B. Reduction of salaries for all other employees in the

plaintiff's company

C. Unlimited power to the plaintiff to hire and terminate other employees in the company

D. Punitive damages in the amount requested by the plaintiff Correct:
The Correct Answer is: A.
A successful plaintiff in a lawsuit for violation of Title VII can recover back pay from the employer and can also get reasonable attorney’s fees.
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What remedy is a court likely to grant an employee if his or her employer is found to have violated the Equal Pay Act?

A. The employer will be required to lower the wages of other employees to bring in uniformity.

B. The employee will be eligible for a pay hike but will not be able to recover back pay.

C. The employee will be able to recover damages but will not be able to have his or her wages increased.

D. The employee will be able to recover back pay as well as liquidated damages.

Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
When an employer is found to have violated the Equal Pay Act, the employee or plaintiff may recover back pay and liquidated damages. The employer must also increase the wages of the employee to eliminate unlawful disparity.
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What is true about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?

A. It enables plaintiffs to recover damages, even where

bona fide occupational qualifications have been shown by their employers.

B. It allows employers to use employment advertisements that discriminate against applicants on the basis of age.

C. It ensures the reinstatement of plaintiffs, if they have been terminated on the basis of age.

D. It ensures that the wages of other employees are lowered. Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
The ADEA enables a plaintiff to get equitable relief if violation of the act is proved.
Equitable relief includes hiring, promotion, and reinstatement of position.