A construction company has 8 employees. Which federal anti-discrimination law applies to this employer?
Correct Answer
A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, Title VII and ADA apply to employers with 15 or more employees. However, the ADEA is the only one that might apply, but since this employer has only 8 employees, none of these federal laws apply.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct answer is actually D, not C as stated. With only 8 employees, this construction company falls below the minimum employee thresholds required for all three major federal anti-discrimination laws. Title VII and ADA require 15 or more employees, while ADEA requires 20 or more employees. Since the company has fewer than 15 employees, none of these federal laws apply to this employer.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies only to employers with 15 or more employees. Since this construction company has only 8 employees, it falls below the minimum threshold and Title VII does not apply.
Option C: None of these laws apply due to the small number of employees
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies only to employers with 15 or more employees. With just 8 employees, this construction company is below the minimum threshold required for ADA coverage.
Memory Technique
Remember '15-15-20': Title VII and ADA both need 15+ employees, ADEA needs 20+ employees. Below 15 = no federal protection.
Reference Hint
Look up employment law sections in your contractor reference manual, specifically federal anti-discrimination laws and their employee threshold requirements.
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