Which of the Following Situations Is Classified as Being Illegal

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is classified as being illegal by the EEOC regulations on genetic discrimination?

• A) A manager or supervisor inadvertently overhears an employee talking about a family member's illness.
• B) The medical information is required as documentation to receive benefits for the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• C) The genetic information is required through a monitoring program that looks at the biological effects of toxic substances in the workplace.
• D) The manager purchases the information to make a case against an employee of a minority group.
• E) The information is received based on wellness programs offered on a voluntary basis.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Expected standards of conduct within a society that guide the behavior of its members.

Internalize

The process of incorporating the values, attitudes, and norms of a society into one's own belief system.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Financial Success

The achievement of financial goals and stability, often measured by wealth, income, and ability to meet personal and family needs.