Asked by Anselin Aryee on Jul 04, 2024
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A U.S. employer operating in a foreign country must abide by U.S. discrimination laws even if doing so violates the laws of that foreign country.
U.S. Discrimination Laws
Laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Foreign Country
A foreign country is a nation with sovereignty and territorial boundaries that is distinct from one's own country.
- Grasp the application of U.S. discrimination laws to U.S. employers operating in foreign countries.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
U.S. employers operating abroad are generally required to comply with local labor laws of the country in which they operate. The extraterritorial application of U.S. laws, including discrimination laws, is limited and often does not override conflicting local laws.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the application of U.S. discrimination laws to U.S. employers operating in foreign countries.
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