Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Pregnancy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1979?

• A) It was passed in part to remedy weaknesses in the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• B) It denies the exemptions provided to women under the Wagner Act of 1935.
• C) It established a commission to investigate practices that limited the access of women to the top levels of management in organizations.
• D) It specifies that a woman cannot be refused a job or promotion or fired simply because she has had an abortion.

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Definitions:

Charter Of Rights

A formal document or legislation that outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, protected by law.

Fundamental Rights

Basic human freedoms and protections that are guaranteed by the constitution or recognized universally, such as freedom of speech and right to equality.

Human Resource Specialists

Professionals focused on managing and implementing policies related to the workforce of an organization, including recruitment, training, and compliance with labor laws.

Reverse Discrimination

Discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, often as an unintended consequence of policies designed to correct historical discrimination.