Discriminating in Fringe Benefits, Such as in the Structure of Health

question 242

Multiple Choice

Discriminating in fringe benefits, such as in the structure of health insurance benefits, to discourage women of childbearing age from working is:

• A) legal, as long as there is specific company policy in place
• B) legal in most states
• C) illegal because it is a form of pregnancy discrimination
• D) illegal because it is a form of religious discrimination
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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