The Distinction Between the Necessary Proofs Under Title VII and IRCA

question 11

Multiple Choice

The distinction between the necessary proofs under Title VII and IRCA for a case alleging disparate impact is:

• A)under Title VII,proof must be by a preponderance of the evidence,while under IRCA,proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt.
• B)under Title VII,the plaintiff must prove that discrimination was willful and knowing,whereas,under IRCA,the discrimination need not be proved to have been intentional.
• C)under Title VII,the plaintiff need not prove that discrimination was intentional,whereas,under IRCA,the discrimination must be proved to have been willful and knowing.
• D)under IRCA,proof must be by a preponderance of the evidence,while under Title VII,proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt.

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