An Employer That Establishes and Follows "Best Practices" to Prevent

question 14

Multiple Choice

An employer that establishes and follows "best practices" to prevent discrimination may experience the following:

• A) concern at the mere allegation of discrimination, because once it is raised it is difficult to defeat.
• B) increased discrimination claims.
• C) less discrimination claims from employees, who perceive the workplace to be "fair."
• D) little to no cost or drain on resources in defending discrimination claims.

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