Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which of the following is NOT considered a protected class in employment decisions?
Correct Answer
A) Political affiliation
Title VII protects against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Political affiliation is not a protected class under federal civil rights law, though some state and local laws may provide such protection.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Political affiliation is not protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII specifically prohibits employment discrimination based on five protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. While some state and local jurisdictions may provide protections for political beliefs or activities, federal civil rights law does not include political affiliation as a protected class.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Race
Race is the first and most fundamental protected class listed in Title VII, making racial discrimination in employment decisions illegal.
Option C: National origin
National origin is one of the five protected characteristics specifically enumerated in Title VII, prohibiting discrimination based on a person's country of origin or ancestry.
Memory Technique
Use the acronym 'RCRNS' - Race, Color, Religion, National origin, Sex - to remember the five Title VII protected classes
Reference Hint
Look up Title VII Civil Rights Act in the employment law or legal requirements section of your contractor reference manual
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