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Vanessa David
on Dec 08, 2024
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A local furniture company routinely hires young applicants over older applicants because much of the work requires heavy lifting and good mobility. In this case, the company:
A) needs to show that the job requirements are a business necessity.
B) can be sued for illegal discrimination by a rejected applicant.
C) violates the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
D) justifies its policy based on Executive Order 11478.
Business Necessity
A legally established reason that allows employers to make decisions that might otherwise be considered discriminatory, such as in hiring or work assignments, if essential for the operation of the business.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
A U.S. law that reinforces workers' rights to fair pay, particularly addressing gender-based pay disparities.
- Distinguish between different forms of workplace discrimination and their legal consequences.
- Understand the importance of bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQ) and their limitations regarding discriminatory practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different forms of workplace discrimination and their legal consequences.
- Understand the importance of bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQ) and their limitations regarding discriminatory practices.