Question

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A. Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Explanation:

Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Prior to passage of the act, employers commonly required pregnant women to take leaves of absence or to resign.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Men’s covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act.

Explanation:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act says that women should be treated the same for employment decisions if pregnant.

Hence, employers can't refuse to hire pregnant women as long as she can perform the job duties.