In Addition to Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment, the Civil Rights

question 11

Multiple Choice

In addition to prohibiting discrimination in employment, the Civil Rights Act of 1991

• A)prohibits discrimination against workers over the age of 40.
• B)allows for the awarding of punitive and compensatory damages.
• C)prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals.
• D)requires that men and women be paid equally if they are performing equal work.
• E)requires that employers provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

The raw materials directly traceable to the production of specific goods or services, considered a variable cost.

Period Cost

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses, which are expensed in the period incurred.

Factory Maintenance Equipment

Tools, machinery, and other equipment used for the upkeep of a manufacturing facility.

Company Showroom

is a dedicated space where a business displays its products or prototypes for customers to view, typically used for marketing and sales purposes.