The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• A) cannot use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.
• B) has the power to file discrimination charges on behalf of an individual if needed.
• C) mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era.
• D) places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases.

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