Critics of Affirmative Action Policies Have Contended That Civil Rights

question 24

True/False

Critics of affirmative action policies have contended that civil rights laws cannot remedy the effects of past discrimination and that such policies lead to reverse discrimination.

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Definitions:

Overqualified

A term used to describe an individual whose education, experience, or skills exceed the requirements for a particular job position.

Employment-At-Will

A legal doctrine stating that an employment relationship can be terminated at any time by either the employer or the employee, for any reason that is not illegal.

Legal Remedies

Actions available through the court system to enforce a right, impose penalties, or grant relief to the harmed party.

Progressive Discipline

A method of employee discipline that applies increasingly severe penalties for repeated offenses.