Scenario C

question 41

Multiple Choice

Scenario C. Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow. The attorney of a company has listed some problems occurring in the human resources department. The potential legal violations are:
• Men were paid an average of ten percent more than women for the same jobs with the same performance levels.
• Women were denied health insurance and encouraged to quit after they announced that they were pregnant. However, men with medical conditions did not meet with similar treatment.
• Several employees who met the required qualifications were not being paid for working overtime.
-In the context of the third problem, which of the following laws has the company violated?

• A) Americans with Disabilities Act
• B) Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• C) Family and Medical Leave Act
• D) Fair Labor Standards Act
• E) Equal Pay Act

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and right hemispheres, each of which governs different functions and aspects of cognition and control opposite sides of the body.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays key roles in regulating breathing, sleep, and connecting different parts of the brain.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.