Sample Discrimination Quiz

Many complaints alleging discrimination occur by supervisors not familiar with their employer's policies, or who do not have a clear understanding of equal opportunity laws. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.

An employer can prohibit employees from conversing in their native
language on the job.

False. As long as it does not interfere with conducting business, a rule requiring employees to speak only English at all times on the job is discriminatory.

An employer, whose employees are mostly white and male, can rely solely on word-of-mouth to recruit new employees.

False. This type of recruiting does not provide equal opportunity and violates affirmative action requirements for federal contractors.

An employer can require all pregnant employees to take leave of absence at a specified time before delivery date.

False. Pregnant employees must be permitted to work as long as they are able to perform the duties of their job. The leave time should be left up to the pregnant employee and her physician.

An employer may hire only males for the job if state law forbids
employment of women for that capacity.

False. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and would take precedent in this situation.

An employer need not attempt to adjust a work schedule to permit an
employee time off for religious observance.

False. Employers are required to reasonably accommodate religious practices unless to do so would create an undo hardship.