A _______ claim is for a civil wrong that has harmed someone.

Discuss why it is important for employers to conduct pre-employment background checks and describe how doing background checks can create legal liabilities for employers.  Describe best practices for conducing background checks.

With _____ cases, a plaintiff does not need to demonstrate a defendant’s intent to falsify or reckless disregard for the truth, only that the defendant should have known about the falsity of the statements.

When conducting background checks, employers should document all efforts at obtaining information, even when those efforts are not successful.

In the case United States EEOC v. Stan Koch & Sons Trucking, the EEOC established a prima facie case that the defendant’s use of a(n) _______ had an adverse impact on _______.

According to the Wall Street Journal article “A Moving Company Touts Its Young, Chiseled Workers. Feds Say That’s Age Discrimination.,”

Harassment that results in tangible employment actions is also referred to as _____ harassment.

When conducting background checks, employers should tailor the scope of the background check to the position and its responsibilities.

According to the Society for Human Resource Management article “How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation,” HR professionals should use aggressive interview tactics such as the Reid Technique designed to extract confessions to ensure a fair investigative process.

Define the key terms of the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and give examples to illustrate the concepts. Furthermore, discuss the various factors that make employer compliance with the ADA challenging and best practices employers should follow when dealing with applicants and/or employees with disabilities.