Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is NOT a protected class in employment decisions?
Correct Answer
B) Sexual orientation
Title VII protects against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Sexual orientation is not specifically protected under Title VII, though it may be protected under other federal or state laws.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Sexual orientation is the correct answer because it is NOT protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII specifically protects against employment discrimination based on five characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. While sexual orientation may be protected under other federal laws (like recent Supreme Court interpretations) or state laws, it is not explicitly listed as a protected class in the original Title VII legislation that contractors must understand for compliance purposes.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Religion
Religion is explicitly protected under Title VII and is one of the five original protected classes, making this a wrong choice for what is NOT protected
Option C: National origin
National origin is explicitly protected under Title VII and is one of the five original protected classes, making this a wrong choice for what is NOT protected
Memory Technique
Remember 'RCRNS' - Race, Color, Religion, National origin, Sex - the five original Title VII protected classes
Reference Hint
Business Law chapter on Employment Law and Civil Rights, or Labor Relations section covering federal employment discrimination laws
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