Workplace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Personnel Practices Quiz
Test your knowledge on US employment law, discrimination, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and workplace harassment with this comprehensive quiz.
#1
Which of the following is not a protected characteristic under EEO laws?
Gender identity
Marital status
Political affiliation
Disability
#2
What is the main purpose of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
To regulate workplace safety standards
To ensure equal employment opportunities
To establish minimum wage laws
To provide tax incentives to businesses
#3
What is the main purpose of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
To ensure equal pay for pregnant employees
To provide financial assistance to pregnant women
To prohibit discrimination against pregnant employees
To regulate maternity leave policies
#4
What is the primary responsibility of employers regarding workplace EEO?
To ensure employees are always happy
To maintain diversity quotas
To prevent and address discrimination and harassment
To maximize profits at any cost
#5
Which legislation prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the United States?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Equal Pay Act
#6
What does the term 'affirmative action' refer to in the context of workplace EEO?
Providing preferential treatment to certain groups
Banning all forms of discrimination
Ensuring equal pay for equal work
Allowing discrimination based on personal beliefs
#7
Which federal agency oversees compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#8
Which law requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
#9
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the US?
To enforce labor union regulations
To investigate workplace safety violations
To oversee compliance with EEO laws
To provide financial assistance to small businesses
#10
What is 'disparate impact' discrimination?
Intentional discrimination against individuals
Unintentional discrimination with a disproportionate impact on a certain group
Discrimination based on a person's religious beliefs
Discrimination solely based on age
#11
What is 'quid pro quo' sexual harassment?
Creating a hostile work environment based on gender
Making sexual advances in exchange for job benefits
Requiring employees to work overtime without compensation
Providing unequal pay based on gender
#12
What does the term 'adverse impact' refer to in the context of employment practices?
A negative effect of a company's policies or practices on a protected group
A positive effect of diversity initiatives
A neutral effect of recruitment strategies
A legal term for wrongful termination
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