Question

Greater Grocers, an international retailer, opens a store in a town predominantly populated by a particular racial group. While recruiting employees for the store, it uses a test in the selection process that favors that same racial group. When questioned about the selection procedure, the management reasons that the customers are more comfortable with employees of their own race. In the context of the legal standards of selection, what is an accurate statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

Greater Grocers' action clearly violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

Explanation:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (1964) forbids employers from discrimination against employees based on gender, race, color, ethnic group, religion and national origin. It is the most well known Civil rights Act in modern era, and it was amended (not replaced) by the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

The CRA of 1964 prohibits discrimination at work, while the CRA of 1991 enables the affected employee or job applicant to sue for damages and compensation from the discriminating employer.

Answer 2

Answer:

Greater Grocers' actions during the selection process may be violating the Civil Rights Act of 1991

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described it can be said that  In the context of the legal standards of selection, one accurate statement would be that the Greater Grocers' actions during the selection process may be violating the Civil Rights Act of 1991. This is mainly due to the fact that customer preference is not a justifiable reason for them to undertake discriminatory practices.