Chapter 5: Equal Opportunity Laws + Diversity

Question 1

Civil Rights Act (‘64)

Answer 1

• act that makes it unlawful to discriminate against applicants or employees due to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin

Question 2

Family Medical Leave Act (‘93)

Answer 2

-act that allows employees to take an unpaid leave of absence from work for up to 12 weeks / year for birth, adoption, or serious health problems

Question 3

Immigration Reform and Control Act

Answer 3

-federal law that requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all applicant and prohibits discrimination in hiring/ firing due to a person’s national origin or citizenship

Question 4

Minority 2020 Statistic

Answer 4

1 in 3 Americans will be minority descent