Preview Questions Discrimination Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does the "Equal Protection Clause" of the Fourteenth Amendment apply to discrimination claims?

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It allows discrimination when a compelling state interest is involved

It requires the government to implement race-neutral policies

It mandates that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection of the laws

It requires a government to compensate individuals who face discrimination

Question 2: What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in workplace harassment cases?

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The EEOC investigates claims of discrimination and harassment, attempts to resolve disputes, and issues findings of probable cause

The EEOC can impose criminal penalties on employers found guilty of harassment

The EEOC is only involved if the employee requests financial compensation

The EEOC provides legal counsel to both the complainant and the employer

Question 3: What are the "procedural requirements" for filing a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and how can a lawyer help a client navigate this process?

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EEOC charges can be filed up to five years after the alleged incident

The plaintiff must file a charge with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination, and the lawyer must ensure all necessary forms are properly completed and submitted

Filing with the EEOC is only required in cases of sexual harassment

Filing a charge with the EEOC is irrelevant in cases involving government agencies

Question 4: What is the "statute of limitations" in the context of workplace discrimination claims?

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It allows the employer to dismiss a claim without a court hearing

It grants immunity to employers for actions taken more than five years ago

It limits the time within which an employee can file a discrimination lawsuit after an alleged incident occurs

It extends the period during which claims can be made based on new evidence

Question 5: How does a "motion in limine" function during a discrimination trial?

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It is a pre-trial motion used to exclude certain evidence from being introduced at trial

It is a motion filed after trial to request a new trial based on procedural errors

It is used to request that the judge enter a judgment in favor of one party before a trial begins

It allows a defendant to delay the trial by requesting additional time for preparation

Question 6: What is the legal standard for "hostile work environment" harassment under Title VII, and how should a lawyer prove that the conduct was severe or pervasive?

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A hostile work environment only applies if physical contact is involved

A hostile work environment occurs when discriminatory conduct is so severe or pervasive that it alters the terms and conditions of employment; the lawyer must show that the conduct interfered with the employee's work

A hostile work environment must involve frequent and overt conduct to be actionable

A hostile work environment only applies if the employee has been subjected to retaliation