$16)$ Please answer the question: Which statement is FALSE when it comes to Affirmative Action and employment law? $(***$ please choose the FALSE option A$-$D$)$

A$)$The EEOC $4/5$ rule is still in effect.

B$)$Several private companies are scaling back their DEI efforts.

C$)$Private and public employers are free to use quotas to fulfill their Affirmative Action goals.

D$)$Affirmative action plans are often required for federal contractors and subcontractors.

$17)$ Please answer the question True or False: An employer refusing to meet with union representatives for collective bargaining negotiations is an example of an unfair labor practice $($ULP$)(***$ Please choose if it is True or False$)$

$18)$ Please answer the question: What is NOT an element of a Failure to Accommodate a Disability claim? $(***$ please choose the FALSE option A$-$F$)$

A$)$The employee must have a disability as defined by the ADA.

B$)$The employer must have failed to provide a reasonable accommodation.

C$)$The requested accommodation must not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.

D$)$The employee must be qualified for the job and able to perform required job functions.

E$)$The employer must have been notified of the employee's disability by certified mail, the MCAD, or the EEOC.

F$)$The employee must have requested a reasonable accommodation for their disability.

$19)$ Please answer the question True or False: In order to collect worker's compensation benefits, an employee must show s$/$he was not at fault for the work injury $)(***$ Please choose if it is True or False$)$

$21)$Please answer the question: When it comes to pre$-$employment screening, which statement is FALSE? $(***$ please choose the FALSE option A$-$D$)$

A$)$All public and private employers, without exceptions or limitations$,$ can require candidates to show proof that they got a Covid vaccine.

B$)$Employers can require medical exams for potential employees as long as the exam is conducted after a conditional job offer is made, is job$-$related, is consistent with a business necessity, is applied uniformly to all candidates for the same position, its results are kept confidential, and they comply with ADA, GINA, and HIPAA regulations.

C$)$Potential employers can run a credit check on applicants, as long as they comply with the FRCA.

D$)$Employers can run drug tests on potential employees as long as they comply with all laws, obtain proper consent, apply testing consistently, and respect the privacy rights of applicants.

$22)$ Please answer the question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Immigration Reform and Control Act $($IRCA$)$ for verifying employment eligibility? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$Employers must verify the identity and employment authorization of employees using acceptable documents.

B$)$Employers must provide free legal assistance to employees whose work authorization has expired.

C$)$Employers must not discriminate against individuals based on national origin, citizenship status, or immigration status.

D$)$Employers must retain completed Form I$-9$ for three years after the date of hire or one year after the date employment ends, whichever is later.

$23)$ Please answer the question: Which of the following actions is NOT recommended for employers to avoid defamation suits over providing references for employees? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$I$)$

A$)$Offer personal opinions regarding the employee's personality traits.

B$)$Provide only verifiable facts.

C$)$Limit disclosure of former employees' information to those with a legitimate need.

D$)$Get written consent from the former employee.

E$)$Respond only to specific questions.

F$)$Document all requests and responses.

G$)$Have a consistent policy for providing references.

H$)$Put references in writing when possible to avoid false allegations.

I$)$Consult legal counsel if necessary.

$24)$ Please answer the question: In order to be successful in a hostile work environment claim, the plaintiff must show that the conduct in question was unwelcome, was based on a protected characteristic, affected the employee's work performance, was $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment, and that the employer knew or should have known about the conduct and failed to take appropriate corrective action $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$unreasonable and illogical

B$)$outrageous and offensive

C$)$severe or pervasive

D$)$racist and sexist