C233 Employment Law - Practice OA &
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Question 1
Jose works full-time for Quality, Inc. an engineering firm, as a Quality Control Specialist. Jose does not have any direct authority to
hire/fire at the company and while Jose controls a majority of his activities during the day, Quality, Inc. works with Jose to set goals
and does hold him responsible for achieving certain metrics. Knowing only this information, Jose could best be described as a(n):
a. Independent Contractor
b. Employee
c. Temporary Employee
d. Part-time Employee
Correct Answer
Employee
Question 2
Blake is worried that one of her employees, Mohammad, is classified as an independent contractor, but should actually be
considered an employee. Blake begins to analyze what Mohammad does and how he does it in terms of his job. She determines the
following: she directs Mohammad's work, was responsible for training him, and evaluates his performance as well as notes that he is
using all company provided equipment to do his work and he is required to submit various production-related reports weekly. Blake
is likely using which test to determine Mohammad's independent contractor status?
a. Common Law Agency Test
b. Economic Realities Test
c. IRS 20-Factor Analysis
d. Common Sense
Correct Answer
IRS 20-Factor Analysis
,Question 3
Bohari has job responsibilities that require him to attend various professional conferences. In the employee
handbook, there is a policy that states employees wishing to travel, must complete a "travel request form" and
submit it to their supervisor at least three months prior to the travel. On the form is the reason for travel,
professional/company benefit of travel, and anticipated budget. When the supervisor approves the travel, it creates
an expressed/explicit contract that Bohari will be allowed to attend the conference, the company will pay the cost of
the conference attendance/travel, and he will be reimbursed for his expenses. Bohari completes the form in October
and submits it to his supervisor that same month for travel in March. How does this procedure create a type of
implied contract?
a. It implies the company will reimburse Bohari for all his travel expenses.
b. It implies authorization for Bohari to travel.
c. It implies Bohari will still have a job in March.
d. It implies Bohari will learn something new at the conference and will share that new knowledge with the
organization.
Correct Answer
It implies Bohari will still have a job in March.
Question 4
Suzy is an at-will employee for Safety Corp. She found several safety violations that caused her to feel unsafe at the
workplace. She reported these issues to her supervisor, but nothing was corrected. She then reported the violations
to OSHA. Safety Corp. discovered it was Suzy who reported the issues and started the OSHA investigation and
subsequently fired Suzy. Which of the following best describes the recourse available to Suzy?
a. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on Constructive Discharge.
b. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on a violation of the Good Faith and Fair Dealing Covenant.
c. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on an Implied Contract exception.
d. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on the Public Policy Exception.
Correct Answer
Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on the Public Policy Exception
Question 5
Beverly was an up-and-comer at her firm; she had been informed she was definitely on the partner track during her
most recent performance review. Beverly just married Abdul, a Muslim from Turkey and subsequently was hearing
rumors of management's displeasure of her choice. She had overheard comments at the water cooler such as, "I
can't believe she married that guy; now she'll never make partner" and "She just killed her career now" as well as
several comments relating to stereotyping her spouse and their relationship. During the annual meeting to discuss
partnership votes, Beverly was denied a partnership election despite having a clean employment record, the highest
revenue generation in the firm, and excellent performance reviews. She was given the reason that further leadership
development is necessary. Assuming Beverly has encountered some discriminatory practice, which best describes the
type of discrimination she likely encountered?
a. Discrimination based on National Origin
b. Discrimination based on Sex
c. Discrimination based on Race
d. Discrimination based on Ethnicity
Correct Answer
Discrimination based on National Origin
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,Question 6
To establish a Prima Facie case of disparate treatment under Title VII, the claimant must show which of the following:
a. A discriminatory act took place, some adverse effect happened because of the act, and performance was not an
issue.
b. He/she is member of a protected class, he/she applied for job for which he/she was qualified, he/she was rejected
despite being qualified, and the job remained open and the employer continued to seek applicants.
c. He/she is a member of a protect class, a discriminatory act took place, he/she was qualified for the job but still got
rejected, and performance was not an issue.
d. A discriminatory act took place, he/she applied for a job for which he/she was qualified, some adverse effect
happened because of the act, and after being rejected the job remained open and the employer continued to seek
applicants.
Correct Answer
He/she is member of a protected class, he/she applied for job for which he/she was qualified, he/she was rejected
despite being qualified, and the job remained open and the employer continued to seek applicants
Question 7
Below is chart with applicant numbers for different ethnic groups term-6applying for entry level production workers
at Chart This Company. Determine if there may have been any disparate impact for any of the groups
a. There is no disparate impact apparent
b. Disparate impact exists for the African-American group
c. Disparate impact exists for the Asian-American group
d. Disparate impact exists for the Arab-American group
Correct Answer
Disparate impact exists for the Asian-American group
Question 8
Business necessity is a key term associated with a Bona-Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ). Which of the
following is the best example of a BFOQ?
a. A Chinese restaurant that hires only Asian wait staff
b. An airline that only hires female flight attendants
c. A minimum-security prison that hires only male guards
d. A private Catholic school that hires only Catholics as teachers
Correct Answer
A private Catholic school that hires only Catholics as teachers
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, Question 9
All of the following are examples of sexual harassment under Title VII except:
a. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, sees Blasia and tells her "I like your outfit".
b. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, communicates with Blasia routinely via e-mail and at least once a month will
ask her on a date despite being told she is uncomfortable with his behavior.
c. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, comes by the office routinely and flirts with Blasia even though she has asked
him to stop.
d. Blasia tells Johnny if they have sex, she will promote him.
Correct Answer
Johnny, who is rarely in the office, sees Blasia and tells her "I like your outfit."
Question 10
Marco, a sales representative for Got Stuff, Inc., is assigned to service and call on Sales R Us where Juanita works.
Juanita has become increasingly uncomfortable with Marco's advances and has reported her anxiety to her
supervisor, Merle. Merle refuses to move her or ask anyone else to meet with Marco nor does he call Marco's
supervisor to report the behavior. Which of the following is most true?
a. Do nothing since Marco is not employed by Sales R Us so there's no direct authority.
b. Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor and Sales R Us may be held liable because of the
agency relationship.
c. Juanita has to confront Marco before she can take any course of action.
d. Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor but not Sales R Us.
Correct Answer
Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor and Sales R Us may be held liable because of the
agency relationship
Question 11
Todd was in line for a promotion and was excited for his new opportunity. He is African-American, 42 years old, and
a college graduate with 10 years of experience at his company (3 years in his current job). He and his supervisor had
discussed his career path several times in the last three years and he was doing all he could to keep up to date with
training and development opportunities and maintain a strong performance record. When the position was posted,
he applied and went through to the final round of the interview. He was surprised to find out Joel, an Arab-
American, 39-year old college graduate with 8 years of experience at the company was granted the promotion.
Which of the following statements is most true?
a. Todd has a claim under the ADEA.
b. Todd has a claim under Title VII for race discrimination.
c. Todd has no claim under ADEA, Title VII, or the WARN Act; the best person got the job.
d. Todd has no claim; Joel probably got the promotion because of Affirmative Action..
Correct Answer
Todd has no claim under ADEA, Title VII, or the WARN Act; the best person got the job.
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Overall Course Assessment
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key
120+
Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Jose works full-time for Quality, Inc. an engineering firm, as a Quality Control Specialist. Jose does not have any direct authority to
hire/fire at the company and while Jose controls a majority of his activities during the day, Quality, Inc. works with Jose to set goals
and does hold him responsible for achieving certain metrics. Knowing only this information, Jose could best be described as a(n):
a. Independent Contractor
b. Employee
c. Temporary Employee
d. Part-time Employee
Correct Answer
Employee
Question 2
Blake is worried that one of her employees, Mohammad, is classified as an independent contractor, but should actually be
considered an employee. Blake begins to analyze what Mohammad does and how he does it in terms of his job. She determines the
following: she directs Mohammad's work, was responsible for training him, and evaluates his performance as well as notes that he is
using all company provided equipment to do his work and he is required to submit various production-related reports weekly. Blake
is likely using which test to determine Mohammad's independent contractor status?
a. Common Law Agency Test
b. Economic Realities Test
c. IRS 20-Factor Analysis
d. Common Sense
Correct Answer
IRS 20-Factor Analysis
,Question 3
Bohari has job responsibilities that require him to attend various professional conferences. In the employee
handbook, there is a policy that states employees wishing to travel, must complete a "travel request form" and
submit it to their supervisor at least three months prior to the travel. On the form is the reason for travel,
professional/company benefit of travel, and anticipated budget. When the supervisor approves the travel, it creates
an expressed/explicit contract that Bohari will be allowed to attend the conference, the company will pay the cost of
the conference attendance/travel, and he will be reimbursed for his expenses. Bohari completes the form in October
and submits it to his supervisor that same month for travel in March. How does this procedure create a type of
implied contract?
a. It implies the company will reimburse Bohari for all his travel expenses.
b. It implies authorization for Bohari to travel.
c. It implies Bohari will still have a job in March.
d. It implies Bohari will learn something new at the conference and will share that new knowledge with the
organization.
Correct Answer
It implies Bohari will still have a job in March.
Question 4
Suzy is an at-will employee for Safety Corp. She found several safety violations that caused her to feel unsafe at the
workplace. She reported these issues to her supervisor, but nothing was corrected. She then reported the violations
to OSHA. Safety Corp. discovered it was Suzy who reported the issues and started the OSHA investigation and
subsequently fired Suzy. Which of the following best describes the recourse available to Suzy?
a. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on Constructive Discharge.
b. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on a violation of the Good Faith and Fair Dealing Covenant.
c. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on an Implied Contract exception.
d. Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on the Public Policy Exception.
Correct Answer
Suzy may have a claim for wrongful termination based on the Public Policy Exception
Question 5
Beverly was an up-and-comer at her firm; she had been informed she was definitely on the partner track during her
most recent performance review. Beverly just married Abdul, a Muslim from Turkey and subsequently was hearing
rumors of management's displeasure of her choice. She had overheard comments at the water cooler such as, "I
can't believe she married that guy; now she'll never make partner" and "She just killed her career now" as well as
several comments relating to stereotyping her spouse and their relationship. During the annual meeting to discuss
partnership votes, Beverly was denied a partnership election despite having a clean employment record, the highest
revenue generation in the firm, and excellent performance reviews. She was given the reason that further leadership
development is necessary. Assuming Beverly has encountered some discriminatory practice, which best describes the
type of discrimination she likely encountered?
a. Discrimination based on National Origin
b. Discrimination based on Sex
c. Discrimination based on Race
d. Discrimination based on Ethnicity
Correct Answer
Discrimination based on National Origin
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,Question 6
To establish a Prima Facie case of disparate treatment under Title VII, the claimant must show which of the following:
a. A discriminatory act took place, some adverse effect happened because of the act, and performance was not an
issue.
b. He/she is member of a protected class, he/she applied for job for which he/she was qualified, he/she was rejected
despite being qualified, and the job remained open and the employer continued to seek applicants.
c. He/she is a member of a protect class, a discriminatory act took place, he/she was qualified for the job but still got
rejected, and performance was not an issue.
d. A discriminatory act took place, he/she applied for a job for which he/she was qualified, some adverse effect
happened because of the act, and after being rejected the job remained open and the employer continued to seek
applicants.
Correct Answer
He/she is member of a protected class, he/she applied for job for which he/she was qualified, he/she was rejected
despite being qualified, and the job remained open and the employer continued to seek applicants
Question 7
Below is chart with applicant numbers for different ethnic groups term-6applying for entry level production workers
at Chart This Company. Determine if there may have been any disparate impact for any of the groups
a. There is no disparate impact apparent
b. Disparate impact exists for the African-American group
c. Disparate impact exists for the Asian-American group
d. Disparate impact exists for the Arab-American group
Correct Answer
Disparate impact exists for the Asian-American group
Question 8
Business necessity is a key term associated with a Bona-Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ). Which of the
following is the best example of a BFOQ?
a. A Chinese restaurant that hires only Asian wait staff
b. An airline that only hires female flight attendants
c. A minimum-security prison that hires only male guards
d. A private Catholic school that hires only Catholics as teachers
Correct Answer
A private Catholic school that hires only Catholics as teachers
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, Question 9
All of the following are examples of sexual harassment under Title VII except:
a. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, sees Blasia and tells her "I like your outfit".
b. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, communicates with Blasia routinely via e-mail and at least once a month will
ask her on a date despite being told she is uncomfortable with his behavior.
c. Johnny, who is rarely in the office, comes by the office routinely and flirts with Blasia even though she has asked
him to stop.
d. Blasia tells Johnny if they have sex, she will promote him.
Correct Answer
Johnny, who is rarely in the office, sees Blasia and tells her "I like your outfit."
Question 10
Marco, a sales representative for Got Stuff, Inc., is assigned to service and call on Sales R Us where Juanita works.
Juanita has become increasingly uncomfortable with Marco's advances and has reported her anxiety to her
supervisor, Merle. Merle refuses to move her or ask anyone else to meet with Marco nor does he call Marco's
supervisor to report the behavior. Which of the following is most true?
a. Do nothing since Marco is not employed by Sales R Us so there's no direct authority.
b. Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor and Sales R Us may be held liable because of the
agency relationship.
c. Juanita has to confront Marco before she can take any course of action.
d. Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor but not Sales R Us.
Correct Answer
Juanita has a claim of sexual harassment against her supervisor and Sales R Us may be held liable because of the
agency relationship
Question 11
Todd was in line for a promotion and was excited for his new opportunity. He is African-American, 42 years old, and
a college graduate with 10 years of experience at his company (3 years in his current job). He and his supervisor had
discussed his career path several times in the last three years and he was doing all he could to keep up to date with
training and development opportunities and maintain a strong performance record. When the position was posted,
he applied and went through to the final round of the interview. He was surprised to find out Joel, an Arab-
American, 39-year old college graduate with 8 years of experience at the company was granted the promotion.
Which of the following statements is most true?
a. Todd has a claim under the ADEA.
b. Todd has a claim under Title VII for race discrimination.
c. Todd has no claim under ADEA, Title VII, or the WARN Act; the best person got the job.
d. Todd has no claim; Joel probably got the promotion because of Affirmative Action..
Correct Answer
Todd has no claim under ADEA, Title VII, or the WARN Act; the best person got the job.
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