Discuss HRCI PHR Exam Topic 4 Question 128

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?

AThe United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring women and minorities.

BThe 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.

CThe United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did not bar employers from favoring women and minorities.

DThe United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring minorities, but could do gender based favor.

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.

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12 comments · newest first

Leontine 2 months ago

I lean towards C too. It’s about promoting equality for women and minorities.

Aleta 2 months ago

I feel like it's A. The law should protect everyone equally.

Jamika 2 months ago

I think it's C. It makes sense to support diversity.

Marjory 2 months ago

The ruling was in favor of affirmative action, so C is correct.

Gwen 2 months ago

Totally agree, it opened doors for many!

Shaunna 2 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too good to be true!

Kimbery 3 months ago

I think it was C, right? Employers can favor women and minorities.

Amber 3 months ago

It was about affirmative action in the workplace.

Earleen 3 months ago

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?

Leanna 3 months 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.

Layla 3 months 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?

Lashaun 4 months 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.

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 128 Discussion