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What is a Protected Class?
What is a Protected Class?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) do?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) do?
It monitors compliance with Title VII and allows victims of discrimination to file claims.
Is not hiring someone who smokes considered a form of discrimination against a protected class?
Is not hiring someone who smokes considered a form of discrimination against a protected class?
False
What is Lookism?
What is Lookism?
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What constitutes Employment Discrimination?
What constitutes Employment Discrimination?
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What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?
What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?
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What must a plaintiff prove to establish a prima facie case of Intentional Discrimination?
What must a plaintiff prove to establish a prima facie case of Intentional Discrimination?
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Does a plaintiff need to prove intentional discrimination when dealing with Unintentional Discrimination?
Does a plaintiff need to prove intentional discrimination when dealing with Unintentional Discrimination?
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Which of the following is NOT a federal statute related to employment discrimination?
Which of the following is NOT a federal statute related to employment discrimination?
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What are the remedies available under Title VII?
What are the remedies available under Title VII?
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What is the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
What is the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
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Study Notes
Protected Class
- Defined group protected by laws against discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, and disability.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces compliance with Title VII.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Federal agency responsible for ensuring equal access to career opportunities.
- Victims of discrimination must file a claim with the EEOC before suing employers.
- Investigates priority cases of alleged discrimination, not every claim.
Definition of Protective Class
- Not hiring someone for individual characteristics like smoking is not considered discrimination as smoking is not a protected class.
- Hiring decisions based on protected class characteristics (e.g., tattoos) may constitute discrimination.
Lookism
- Prejudice based on appearance, leading to discrimination against those perceived as unattractive or atypical.
- Examples include biases against overweight individuals, those who are deemed too short, or those with youthful faces.
Employment Discrimination
- Treating employees or applicants unequally based on protected characteristics.
- Prohibited by federal laws.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Unlawful for employers to discriminate concerning hiring, compensation, or employment benefits based on protected characteristics.
Intentional Discrimination
- Also known as disparate-treatment discrimination.
- Prima facie case requires proof of membership in a protected class, qualification for the job, rejection by the employer, and continued hiring for the position.
- Burden of proof shifts to employers to provide a legitimate reason for not hiring; the plaintiff must show this reason is a pretext for discrimination.
Unintentional Discrimination
- Occurs when employment practices (e.g., testing, interviews) inadvertently impact protected classes negatively.
- Not directly examinable.
Federal Statutes
- Include Title VII, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Age discrimination example: older employees may be unfairly dismissed in favor of younger applicants.
- Relevant legal cases underline the importance of federal law adherence for age-related employment issues.
Title VII Overview
- Focused on preventing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, and issues like sexual harassment.
- Remedies include possible restitution or reinstatement for affected employees.
Equal Pay Act
- Established in 1963 to ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women.
- Challenges remain in achieving actual parity in compensation across genders today.
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Explore key concepts related to protected classes under employment discrimination laws as defined in Chapter 18. This quiz focuses on understanding the characteristics that make up protected classes and the relevant legislation, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Enhance your knowledge of civil rights and discrimination law.
