Author Question: The most universally important law for EEO matters is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ... (Read 42 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

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.