Equal Employment Opportunity Quiz

The main purpose of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 is to prohibit sex discrimination in wages and benefits by ensuring that individuals of opposite sexes are paid equally for the same work in the same company.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protection against discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, and national origin. It also prohibits discrimination in apprenticeship programs and against employees who have filed Title VII complaints.

BFOQ allows employers to discriminate on the basis of a protected characteristic if it is necessary for the job and there is no less discriminatory alternative.

<p>Bostock vs. Clayton County, GA</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) on the basis of age, but the protection only applies to individuals aged 40 and above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act prohibits firing or refusing job/promotion based on pregnancy, requires equal treatment with employees having other medical conditions, and prohibits forcing pregnant employees to leave if they are able to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related limitations, while the PUMP Act exempts employers with fewer than 50 employees from compliance if it causes undue hardship.</p> Signup and view all the answers