The director of human resources management is informed by a nurse manager that a candidate is not acceptable based upon her race. The HR director informs the manager this is in direct violation of:
1. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
2. Age Discrimination Act.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act.
4. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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Explanation: 1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination in any personnel decisions
based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing and interpreting the Civil Rights Act and has
issued Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which specify the kinds of
methods and information required to justify the job relatedness of selection procedures. The
Age Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees over the
age of 40. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on an
individual?s disability.
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