Youth@work EEOC Vocabulary Quiz

Imagine a scenario where Aria, a 45-year-old project manager, is being overlooked for a promotion in favor of a younger colleague, Mason, despite having similar qualifications. This situation can be considered as an example of what, according to the Youth@work EEOC Vocabulary?

• Discrimination based on any age group.

• Treating a person who is forty or older differently, or less favorably, because of older age.

• A law that allows favorable treatment for persons over the age of 40.

• A company policy that requires retirement at a certain age.

What does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibit?

• Discrimination against any person under the age of 40.

• Discrimination and harassment in employment against a person who is age 40 or older.

• Mandatory retirement for employees at the age of 65.

• Employers from hiring individuals who are 40 or older.

Which act only applies to private companies and state and local governments, not to the federal government?

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• The Rehabilitation Act

• The Civil Rights Act

James, who has recently been diagnosed with a condition that limits his mobility, is concerned about his job at a tech company. What is required by the ADA to be provided to James by his employer?

• Reasonable accommodations so long as they do not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

• Special treatment in all employment decisions.

• A guarantee of employment regardless of disability.

• Compensation for disability-related expenses.

Harper believes they have faced discrimination at work due to their background. What constitutes a "charge" in this context?

• A fee paid to file a discrimination lawsuit.

• A formal, written, signed statement filed with EEOC by Harper alleging discriminatory employment action.

• A verbal complaint made to a supervisor by Harper regarding discrimination.

• A legal verdict in Harper's discrimination case.

What is discrimination based on color?

• Discrimination based on the color of the clothing one wears.

• Treating a person differently because of their political party color association.

• Treating a person differently, or less favorably, based on the color of their skin pigmentation.

• A policy that segregates employees by the department color codes.

Which of the following is considered a disability under the definition provided?

• A temporary illness like the flu.

• A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

• A preference for certain types of work environments.

• A minor injury that requires a few days of rest.

What does the EEOC stand for?

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Employment Equality Oversight Committee

• Equal Employment Operations Council

• Employment Equity Organizational Commission

Kai works in a tech company and is considering undergoing genetic testing to learn about his predisposition to certain genetic conditions. Which federal law protects Kai from being discriminated against by his employer based on the genetic information obtained from these tests?

• Equal Pay Act (EPA)

• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

• National Origin Discrimination Act

• Disability Discrimination Act

At Benjamin's workplace, which of the following is NOT considered a protected basis for discrimination under the EEOC-enforced federal laws?

• Age (40 or older)

• Marital Status

• Race

• Religion