The 1991 Revision of the Civil Rights Act to Support

question 65

Multiple Choice

The 1991 revision of the Civil Rights Act to support punitive and compensatory damages has

• A) reduced the number of discrimination suits against employees.
• B) encouraged employees to sue their employers.
• C) reduced the effectiveness of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• D) made it possible for courts to award unlimited damages.
• E) nullified the business necessity defense.

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