HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
EXAM PREVIEW WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 2025-2026
,Equal employment opportunity ANSWER - the condition in which all individuals have
an equal chance for employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, or national origin.
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 ANSWER - granted all persons the same property rights
as white citizens. • The Civil Rights Act of 1871 granted all citizens the right to sue in
federal court if they feel they have been deprived of some civil right.
Equal Pay Act (1963) ANSWER • Men and women in an organization doing the same
work must be paid equally. • Equal is defined in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and
working conditions
, Title VII Civil Rights Act (1964) ANSWER • Prohibits employers from discriminating
based on: ▫ Race ▫ Color ▫ Religion ▫ Sex ▫ National origin • Applies to organizations that
employ 15 or more persons.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) ANSWER • Prohibits discrimination
against workers who are over the age of 40. • Age discrimination complaints make up a
large percentage of the complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC).
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973) ANSWER Covered organizations must engage in
affirmative action for individuals with disabilities. • Employers are encouraged to recruit
qualified individuals with disabilities and to make reasonable accommodations to them
Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act (1974) ANSWER Requires federal
contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action toward employing veter
ANSWER of the Vietnam War. • It covers veter ANSWER who served between August
5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978) ANSWER Defines discrimination on the basis of
pregnancy, childbirth, or related form of medical condition to be a form of illegal sex
discrimination.
Benefits, including health insurance, should cover pregnancy and related medical
conditions in the same way as other medical conditions.
Americ ANSWER with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 ANSWER - Protects individuals
with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. Prohibits
discrimination based on disability in all employment practices. Employers must take
steps to accommodate individuals covered by the act.
Civil Rights Act (1991) ANSWER • Adds compensatory and punitive damages in
cases of discrimination under Title VII and the ADA. • The amount of punitive damages
is limited by the act and depends on the size of the organization charged with
discrimination.
EXAM PREVIEW WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 2025-2026
,Equal employment opportunity ANSWER - the condition in which all individuals have
an equal chance for employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, or national origin.
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 ANSWER - granted all persons the same property rights
as white citizens. • The Civil Rights Act of 1871 granted all citizens the right to sue in
federal court if they feel they have been deprived of some civil right.
Equal Pay Act (1963) ANSWER • Men and women in an organization doing the same
work must be paid equally. • Equal is defined in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and
working conditions
, Title VII Civil Rights Act (1964) ANSWER • Prohibits employers from discriminating
based on: ▫ Race ▫ Color ▫ Religion ▫ Sex ▫ National origin • Applies to organizations that
employ 15 or more persons.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) ANSWER • Prohibits discrimination
against workers who are over the age of 40. • Age discrimination complaints make up a
large percentage of the complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC).
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973) ANSWER Covered organizations must engage in
affirmative action for individuals with disabilities. • Employers are encouraged to recruit
qualified individuals with disabilities and to make reasonable accommodations to them
Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act (1974) ANSWER Requires federal
contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action toward employing veter
ANSWER of the Vietnam War. • It covers veter ANSWER who served between August
5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978) ANSWER Defines discrimination on the basis of
pregnancy, childbirth, or related form of medical condition to be a form of illegal sex
discrimination.
Benefits, including health insurance, should cover pregnancy and related medical
conditions in the same way as other medical conditions.
Americ ANSWER with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 ANSWER - Protects individuals
with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. Prohibits
discrimination based on disability in all employment practices. Employers must take
steps to accommodate individuals covered by the act.
Civil Rights Act (1991) ANSWER • Adds compensatory and punitive damages in
cases of discrimination under Title VII and the ADA. • The amount of punitive damages
is limited by the act and depends on the size of the organization charged with
discrimination.
