Question

question 7 of 14

which of these federal laws does sexual harassment violate in the united states?

choose an option below

title vii of the civil rights act of 1964

the fair labor standards act of 1938

the equal pay act of 1963

Explanation:

Identify the legal basis of sexual harassment

Under United States federal law, sexual harassment is recognized as a form of sex discrimination.

Evaluate the provided options

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Supreme Court established that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII.
• The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards.
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility.

Select the correct option

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law that sexual harassment violates.

Answer:

• (A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Correct answer)
• (B) The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
• (C) The Equal Pay Act of 1963