Major Employment Discrimination Laws

The video tutorial discusses various laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. It covers the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 7), which protects against discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, and national origin. The 1981 Act focuses on race discrimination. The Age Discrimination and Employment Act protects employees aged 40 and above. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prevents discrimination based on genetic information. Lastly, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act protects military service members from discrimination. Each law is explained in detail, providing context and requirements.

Which law is known for being the broadest in terms of employment discrimination protection?

• The Age Discrimination and Employment Act

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 7)

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

What does the Age Discrimination and Employment Act specifically protect against?

• Discrimination based on race

• Discrimination against individuals under 40

• Discrimination against individuals 40 and older

• Discrimination based on genetic information

Which act requires businesses to accommodate individuals with disabilities?

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Age Discrimination and Employment Act

What is the primary focus of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act?

• Preventing discrimination based on military service

• Preventing discrimination based on disability

• Preventing discrimination based on genetic information

• Preventing discrimination based on age

Which law protects military service members from employment discrimination?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Age Discrimination and Employment Act

• The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act