Which of the Following Statements About Executive Order 11246 Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Executive Order 11246 is NOT true?

• A) It is the origin of most affirmative action in corporations.
• B) It is a legal defense a company can use to fight a disparate impact charge.
• C) It is enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
• D) It requires all companies with federal contracts of $50,000 or more and 50 or more employees,to have a written affirmative action plan.

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Definitions:

Equal Pay Act

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Workers' Compensation

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Contributory Negligent

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Landrum-Griffin Act

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