The most universally important law for EEO matters is Title VII ...

[Lobcity]

The most universally important law for EEO matters is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Review its general provisions, defining key terms.
 
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Question 2

What changes did the Civil Rights Act of 1991 bring to the EEO environment?
 
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[nathang24]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Summary of suggested answer -
 It prohibits basing any employment decisions on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
 It creates protected classes, those who have suffered discrimination in the past. Discrimination is making non-job related distinctions in employment decisions. (See page 90, Figure 3-2.)
 Disparate treatment is treating employees differently because of their protected class status.
 Adverse impact is when an employment practice impacts a protected class negatively.
 The four-fifths rule is a tool for proving a prima facie case of discrimination.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Summary of suggested answer - It shifted the burden of proof back onto the employer in discrimination cases and prohibited quotas. It permits compensatory and punitive damages to be collected by plaintiffs.

[Lobcity]

Great answer, keep it coming

[peter]

Excellent