Scott, Division Manager at NC Corporation, Worked with His Human

question 116

Multiple Choice

Scott, division manager at NC Corporation, worked with his human resources representative, Clive, to audit his division for equity, in terms of diversity, compensation, title, promotion records, etc. After studying Scott's 300-person division for two weeks, Clive reported back to Scott, saying, "Your division does not have any notable equity issues, except for one. On average, your female employees earn 10 percent less than their male counterparts at similar levels performing similar jobs. I do not want us to be cited for being in violation of the ________, so I will work with you to put in place a corrective action plan."

• A) Americans with Disabilities Act
• B) Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• C) Family and Medical Leave Act
• D) Fair Labor Standards Act
• E) Equal Pay Act

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