Based on the Court's Decision in Oubre V

question 32

Multiple Choice

Based on the court's decision in Oubre v.Entergy Operations,Inc.,if an employee:

• A) wants to claim that disparate impact age discrimination has occurred, the burden of persuasion lies on the employee.
• B) wants to show that pretext exists, the employer must not have presented conflicting rationales for an adverse employment action.
• C) is younger than 50, the employee is not eligible for protection under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• D) signs a defective waiver, the employee is not required to give back any benefits received under the defective waiver.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Shared guidelines or rules about acceptable behaviors within a particular group or society.

Informational Social Influence

The effect of other people's behavior on an individual's actions and beliefs, stemming from the desire to be correct in situations where the correct action or belief is uncertain.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) from holding two or more conflicting cognitions (thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes), leading them to alter behavior or attitudes to reduce discomfort.

Role

The function or position that an individual assumes or is given in a social context, which influences behavior and expectations.