CDT Legal & Compliance in Diversity Training Flashcards

Which U.S. federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the foundational federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

What does the term 'disparate impact' refer to in the context of employment law?

Answer: A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected group

Disparate impact refers to a facially neutral employment practice that has a disproportionately adverse effect on members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.

Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing federal employment discrimination laws in the United States?

Answer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that prohibit employment discrimination.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must employers provide to qualified individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Reasonable accommodations

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

What is 'affirmative action' in the U.S. workplace context?

Answer: Proactive steps to increase representation of underrepresented groups

Affirmative action refers to proactive policies and practices designed to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in areas such as hiring, education, and business.

Which U.S. law specifically prohibits pay discrimination based on sex for workers performing substantially equal work?

Answer: The Equal Pay Act of 1963

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that men and women receive equal pay for substantially equal work performed in the same workplace.