An Experienced Female Crane Operator Just Hired by a New

question 26

Multiple Choice

An experienced female crane operator just hired by a new firm was told it was company policy that crane operators urinate over the side of their cranes rather than stop work.  The same policy applied to male crane operators. She objected to the policy, was offered alternative jobs, but none as a crane operator, and she quit. Does she have a valid claim for sex discrimination? ​

• A)No, because practice is neutral, and therefore non-discriminatory.
• B)No, because she was offered alternative positions.
• C)Yes, because the practice was a form of disparate impact.
• D)Yes, because the firm did not create a different rule for bathroom breaks for her.

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Definitions:

Ocular Disparity

The difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of the eyes' horizontal separation, which is used for depth perception.

Visual Reference

An object, document, or display that one can look at to obtain information or inspiration.

Binocular Disparity

The difference in image location viewed by the two eyes, which contributes to stereopsis and depth perception.

Astigmatism

A common eye condition resulting in blurred vision due to the irregular shape of the cornea or lens.