Question

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

a. Men’s covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.
b. Nearly 50% of the cases filed with the EEOC under Pregnancy Discrimination Act were resolved with merit.
c. Since passage of the act, employers require all pregnant women to take leaves of absence rather than requiring some to take leave but not others.
d. The legislation prevents any discriminatory favoritism toward those who are pregnant.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A. Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Explanation:

Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Prior to passage of the act, employers commonly required pregnant women to take leaves of absence or to resign.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Men’s covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Explanation:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act says that women should be treated the same for employment decisions if pregnant.

Hence, employers can't refuse to hire pregnant women as long as she can perform the job duties.