Question: What was the primary issue in the Vicent E. Staub v. Proctor Hospital case? A. Gender discrimination B. The cat's paw theory of liability C.

  1. What was the primary issue in the Vicent E. Staub v. Proctor Hospital case?
A. Gender discrimination
B. The "cat's paw" theory of liability
C. Breach of contract
D. Violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act

2. Compensatory Damages in an employment lawsuit may cover:

A. Loss of earnings and benefits
B. Emotional distress
C. Legal fees
D. All of the above

3. The term "Glass Ceiling" refers to:

A. The transparent reporting structure in an organization
B. Unseen, yet unbreakable barriers that keep minorities and women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder
C. The maximum level of compensation in a job
D. Physical barriers in the workplace that prevent communication

4. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for:

A. Enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee
B. Setting minimum wage laws across the country
C. Administering employee retirement benefits
D. Resolving disputes between employers and employees

5. Disparate Impact refers to:

A. Unequal treatment of employees based on their membership in a protected class
B. A policy that appears neutral but has a discriminatory effect on a protected class
C. Unjustified preferential treatment of employees
D. The impact of layoffs on a business

6. In the Avery Foster v. Federal Express Corp. case, the key issue was:

A. Racial discrimination
B. Wrongful termination
C. Sexual harassment
D. Wage theft

7. Disparate Treatment involves:

A. Treating employees differently based on their membership in a protected class
B. A neutral policy that has a discriminatory effect on a protected class
C. Unlawful retaliation against employees for filing a complaint
D. All of the above

8. In employment law, "Business Necessity" is a defense against allegations of:

A. Retaliatory discharge
B. Discrimination
C. Wage theft
D. Breach of contract

9. What was the main issue in the Edward Florez v. Holly Corp. case?

A. Disparate treatment
B. Discrimination based on disability
C. Age discrimination
D. Violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act

10. Punitive Damages in an employment lawsuit are intended to:

A. Reimburse the plaintiff for lost wages and benefits
B. Cover the plaintiff's legal fees
C. Compensate for emotional distress
D. Punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future

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