Preview Questions Discrimination Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the concept of "disparate impact" in civil rights law, particularly under the Fair Housing Act?

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Practices that have a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class, even if not intentionally discriminatory

Legal action based on an individual's status in a protected class

Actions taken with the intent to harm a particular group based on their race or ethnicity

A violation of the individual's right to vote or participate in elections

Question 2: How can an employer mitigate the risk of workplace harassment claims under Title VII?

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By giving higher pay to employees who report harassment

By implementing clear anti-harassment policies, training employees, and providing accessible complaint procedures

By ensuring that employees are aware of the possibility of harassment and encouraging silence

By limiting the number of employees in a workplace to prevent interpersonal issues

Question 3: What is the "affirmative defense" available to employers in harassment cases under Title VII?

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Employers can argue that the harasser was not a direct employee of the company

Employers can claim that the harassment was part of their corporate culture and is accepted behavior

Employers can prove that they took reasonable steps to prevent harassment and that the employee unreasonably failed to follow the reporting procedures

Employers can show that the harassment was caused by an external party unrelated to the employer

Question 4: How does the "Faragher-Ellerth defense" operate in workplace harassment cases, and what must an employer prove to successfully invoke this defense?

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The employer must prove that they exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct the harassment, and that the employee failed to take advantage of corrective opportunities

The employer is automatically liable if harassment occurs

The employer can only use this defense if the harassment resulted in tangible employment actions

The employer is not required to prove anything to use this defense

Question 5: What is the "EEOC charge process," and how should a lawyer assist a client in filing a discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

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The EEOC charge process involves filing a claim with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination; the lawyer must ensure all required information is included to start the investigation

The EEOC charge process only applies to government employers

The EEOC charge process applies only in cases involving wrongful termination

The EEOC charge process is irrelevant in cases of age discrimination

Question 6: How can an attorney use "deposition" testimony in a discrimination case?

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To gather sworn testimony from witnesses that may be used in court

To prepare the plaintiff for the trial proceedings

To challenge the admissibility of certain pieces of evidence

To create a summary of the case facts for the court