Asked by Andrew Cameron on Jul 03, 2024
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Which of the following statements is true regarding whether employers may discriminate against smokers?
A) There is a federal law specifically prohibiting employers from firing employees who smoke, but it does not address the hiring of those who smoke.
B) There is a federal law specifically prohibiting employers from firing or from refusing to hire employees who smoke.
C) There is a federal law specifically prohibiting employers from firing employees who smoke and from refusing to hire employees who smoke, and it also requires that employers have a designated smoking area.
D) There is no federal law prohibiting employers from firing employees who smoke although some states have laws protecting rights of smokers.
E) Neither federal nor state laws prohibit employers from firing employees who smoke.
Smokers
Individuals who inhale the smoke of burning tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
Federal Law
The body of law created by the national government of a country, as opposed to state or local laws.
- Determine the shielded categories under Title VII and grasp the exceptions.
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Zybrea KnightJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
There is no specific federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who smoke. However, some states in the United States have enacted laws that protect smokers' rights, preventing employers from firing or refusing to hire individuals solely because they smoke.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the shielded categories under Title VII and grasp the exceptions.