According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is NOT a protected class in employment decisions?
Correct Answer
C) Marital status
Title VII protects against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Marital status is not a protected class under Title VII, though it may be protected under other federal or state laws.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Marital status is not one of the five protected classes established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII specifically prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin only. While marital status may be protected under other federal laws (like the Equal Credit Opportunity Act) or various state laws, it is not covered under Title VII's employment discrimination protections. This makes marital status the correct answer for what is NOT protected under Title VII.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Race
National origin is explicitly listed as one of the five protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making it incorrect as an answer to what is NOT protected.
Option B: Religion
Religion is explicitly listed as one of the five protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making it incorrect as an answer to what is NOT protected.
Option D: National origin
Race is explicitly listed as one of the five protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making it incorrect as an answer to what is NOT protected.
Memory Technique
Remember 'CROPS' - Color, Race, Origin (national), Prayer (religion), Sex - these are the 5 Title VII protected classes. Marital status doesn't fit in CROPS.
Reference Hint
Look up Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in your employment law or business law reference materials, typically found in chapters covering federal employment discrimination laws.
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