Which of the following best explains how the Civil Rights Act amendments have been helpful to adult women who are employed?
a. If both a man and a woman apply for a position, preference must be given to the woman.
b. Everyone has permission to apply for any employment position regardless of gender.
c. Employers are prohibited from paying different salaries to men and to women for the same position responsibilities.
d. Discrimination against pregnant women or conditions involving childbirth or pregnancy is prohibited.
ANS: D
There is no affirmative action for gender, and pay scales remain different for men and women. Anyone has always been able to apply for any position; the issue is whether or not you would be chosen. The Civil Rights Act was amended to prohibit discrimination against pregnant women or conditions involving childbirth or pregnancy. This landmark legislation makes it unlawful for employers to refuse to hire, employ, or promote a woman because she is pregnant. In addition, employee benefit plans that continue health insurance, income maintenance during disability or illness, or any other income support program for disabled workers must include disabilities resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions. If employers allow disabled employees to assume lighter or medically restricted assignments, the same considerations must extend to pregnant women.
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