Asked by Ramon Pantoja on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the relationship between federal and state laws is true?

A) All companies, no matter how small, are covered under federal laws.
B) State laws often anticipate (precede) federal laws.
C) The only difference between state laws and federal laws is the jurisdiction of the agency that enforces them.
D) Federal and state laws are types of administrative law.
E) Federal laws never supersede state laws.

Federal And State Laws

Legal provisions enacted by the federal or state governments which regulate employment practices, worker rights, and business operations within their jurisdiction.

Administrative Law

The body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government, including rulemaking, adjudication, or enforcement of a regulatory agenda.

  • Acquire insight into the impact of legal and regulatory provisions on fairness within the work environment, particularly the responsibilities of the EEOC.
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Adriana Guzman3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
State laws can often anticipate or precede federal laws in order to address specific issues or concerns within their respective states. Federal laws typically set minimum standards that must be met, but states can have more stringent laws in place. Therefore, it is possible for state laws to be stricter than federal laws.