1. The "Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965" is Iowa's
anti-discrimination law. It prohibits discrimination by employers.
a. True
b. False
2. The "Iowa Civil Rights Act" also prohibits discrimination
by restaurants and stores.
a. True
b. False
3. The "Iowa Civil Rights Act" does not prohibit
discrimination by landlords and real estate agents.
a. True
b. False
4. The "Iowa Civil Rights Act" does not prohibit
discrimination by schools and colleges.
a. True
b. False
5. Is it discrimination for an employer to fire someone because
of race?
a. Yes
b. No
6. Is it discrimination for an employer not to hire someone
because of age?
a. Yes
b. No
7. Is it discrimination for a restaurant not to serve someone
who is disabled?
a. Yes
b. No
8. Is it discrimination for an employer to fire someone for
poor job performance?
a. Yes
b. No
9. Is it discrimination for a landlord not to rent to a family
with children?
a. Yes
b. No
10. Is it discrimination for a landlord to make all families
with children rent apartments only on the first floor?
a. Yes
b. No
11. Is it discrimination for an employer not to hire someone
who is pregnant?
a. Yes
b. No
12. Is it discrimination for a college not to accept someone
who was not a good student in high school?
a. Yes
b. No
13. Is it discrimination for an employer not to hire someone
because that person has a disability that requires the employer
to make minor changes at the workplace?
a. Yes
b. No
14. Is it illegal discrimination for a restaurant to give discounts
only to persons over 62 years old?
a. Yes
b. No
15. The Iowa Civil Rights Commission enforces the "Iowa
Civil Rights Act."
a. True
b. False
16. If you think that you may have been discriminated against,
you may file a complaint with:
b. Iowa Department of Economic Development
c. Iowa Civil Rights Commission
d. Iowa Department of Human Rights
17. A complaint must be filed within _______ of the alleged
discriminatory act.
a. 180 days
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 30 days
18. A person under the age of 18 may not file a discrimination
complaint.
a. True
b. False
19. If an employer is guilty of discrimination, then that employer
must compensate the victim, usually in money damages.
a. True
b. False
20. If guilty, the employer must also pay money damages for
the pain and humiliation suffered by the victim.
a. True