$6)$ Public employers must make sure that they don't violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment by appearing to endorse one religion over another. At the same time, employers must permit their employees to engage in the Free Exercise of Religion, also protected by the First Amendment. Adding to these responsibilities is an employer's responsibilities when it comes to religious advocacy and religious harassment. In a well$-$developed paragraph, please provide examples of how religious advocacy and religious harassment could potentially cause First Amendment problems in the workplace. $(**$Note: Pages $446-448$ help explain this textbook: Employment Law for Human Resource Practice, $7$th Edition, $(2024)$ David J$.$ Walsh$)$

$7)$Please answer the question: What is the main purpose of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of $2009?(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ to provide a longer statute of limitations for people filing pay discrimination claims

B$)$ to establish a nationwide minimum wage in all states that is consistent and fair

C$)$ to expand the categories of people who could file claims based on sexual orientation and$/$or $)$ gender discrimination

D$)$ to create the Federal Employees' Compensation Act $($FECA$)$

$8)$Please answer the question: A Motion for Summary Judgment $($MSJ$)$ is a type of Motion to Dismiss. Specifically, a MSJ means there is $"$no genuine issue of material fact". Translated into plain English, this means $\_\_\_\_(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ all of the plaintiff's allegations in the complaint are supported by such compelling evidence that the case should be ruled in the plaintiff's favor immediately.

B$)$ the judge is going to schedule an evidentiary hearing to see if the plaintiff and defendant agree on the material facts.

C$)$ even if all of the defendant's claims were true, he or she would lose no matter what.

D$)$ even if all of the plaintiff's allegations were true, the plaintiff still doesn't have a valid legal claim.

$9)$ Please answer the question: Which element has historically been the most difficult to prove in retaliation cases? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ The plaintiff engaged in protected activity.

B$)$ The plaintiff was subjected to a materially adverse action.

C$)$ That the plaintiff suffered damages.

D$)$ There is a causal link between engaging in the protected activity and the materially adverse action taken by the employer.

$10)$Please answer the question: What is the primary purpose of Ban the Box laws? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ To delay inquiries about an applicant's criminal history until later in the hiring process to reduce employment barriers for individuals with criminal records.

B$)$ To ban employers from asking about race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

C$)$ To prohibit employers from running credit checks on employees to prevent bias against those with financial difficulties.

D$)$ To prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's salary history during the hiring process to reduce discrimination against those without generational wealth.

$11)$Please answer the question: Which of the following best describes the phrasing of the strict scrutiny test used by courts? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ The law must be narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling government interest.

B$)$ The law must be substantially related to an important government interest.

C$)$ The law must be reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.

D$)$ The law must be the least restrictive means to achieve a legitimate government interest.