Rather Than Relying on the EEOC to Prove That an Employer

question 50

Multiple Choice

Rather than relying on the EEOC to prove that an employer intentionally discriminated against an individual, some people argued that it was possible to prove discrimination by

• A) using statistics on the relative numbers of women and minorities hired or promoted by an employer.
• B) relying on expert witnesses.
• C) using competency tests as evidence of a job applicant's suitability for employment or an employee's suitability for promotion.
• D) enlisting the aid of civil rights organizations.

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