The Major Piece of Legislation That Makes It Illegal to Discriminate

question 118

Multiple Choice

The major piece of legislation that makes it illegal to discriminate in the labor market on the basis of race,gender,or religion is the

• A)Anti-Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• B)Civil Rights Act of 1964
• C)Affirmative Action Act
• D)Sherman Anti-Trust Act
• E)Equal Employment Opportunity Act

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Definitions:

Dry Judgment

A court judgement that orders a payment or entitlement without specifying the means of achieving it or fails to award the plaintiff any compensatory damages.

Garnishment Process

A legal procedure by which a creditor can collect what a debtor owes by requiring a third party to turn over the debtor's wages or property.

Limitations

Restrictions or time limits within which legal action must be initiated or rights enforced to prevent stale claims.

Counterclaim

A claim made by a defendant in opposition to, or as a retaliation against, the plaintiff's claim in a lawsuit.