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HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 128 Discussion

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several different lawsuits and their affect on human resource practices today. What did the legal case, the United Steelworkers of America versus Weber regard?
C) The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did not bar employers from favoring women and minorities.
A) The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring women and minorities.
B) The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from using racial criteria as a method to determine workplace advancement.
D) The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring minorities, but could do gender based favor.

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 128 Discussion

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Question #: 128
Topic #: 4
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As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several different lawsuits and their affect on human resource practices today. What did the legal case, the United Steelworkers of America versus Weber regard?

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Suggested Answer: C

This case centers on Brian Weber being excluded from a job training program that, if completed, would have increased his pay. His employer, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., allowed blacks and whites into the program on one-to-one basis. Weber sued on the grounds of 'reverse discrimination.' He initially won, but then the US Supreme Court overturned the decision.

Answer options A, D, and B are incorrect. These are not correct definitions of the United Steelworkers of America versus Weber.


by Ryan at Jun 21, 2026, 10:28 PM

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Earleen
I vaguely recall that the ruling was about not barring employers from favoring women and minorities, but I can't remember the exact details. Was it option A?
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Leanna
5 days ago
I feel like I practiced a question similar to this, and it was about how the ruling supported affirmative action. So, I think it's C, but I could be wrong.
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Layla
10 days ago
I remember studying this case and it seemed like the court ruled that employers could favor minorities in certain situations. I think that might be option C?
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Lashaun
15 days ago
I think the case was about whether the Civil Rights Act allowed for affirmative action, but I'm not sure if it was specifically about women or minorities.
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