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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, child birth, or other related medical conditions. This law affects organizations having what minimum number of employees?
Suggested Answer: B
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Viola
10 months ago
I thought it was 100 employees, but I guess I was wrong!
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Dalene
11 months ago
Yeah, 15 employees is the threshold.
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Quiana
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure it’s not all organizations? That seems odd.
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Edison
11 months ago
Totally agree, option C is correct.
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Dorinda
11 months ago
It's 15 or more employees for the Pregnancy Discrimination Act!
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Kristal
12 months ago
I’m pretty certain it’s 15 or more employees, but I might be mixing it up with another law.
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Adria
12 months ago
I feel like I read that all organizations must follow this law, but I can't recall the exact number of employees it specifies.
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Brynn
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about organizations with 100 or more employees. That doesn't seem right now, though.
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Myra
1 year ago
I think the Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to organizations with 15 or more employees, but I'm not completely sure.
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Ozell
1 year ago
I remember learning about this in class. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to organizations with 15 or more employees. I'm pretty sure option C is the right answer here.
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Darell
1 year ago
Wait, I thought this law covered all organizations, regardless of size. I'm a little confused now - I'll need to double-check the details on the employee minimum before answering.
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Willow
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to organizations with 15 or more employees. I'm confident that option C is the correct answer.
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Wava
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is important, but I can't quite recall the specifics on the employee threshold. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Annalee
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. I'll need to remember the key details about the minimum number of employees required for this law to apply.
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Dahlia
1 year ago
Comparability makes sense to me. When companies in the same industry use the same accounting methods, it allows for better comparison of their financial performance and position. I feel pretty confident that's the right answer.
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Holley
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Bonds are debt instruments, so they're usually quoted in relation to their actual value, not just whatever a broker says. I'm leaning towards C, market value, since that's how most financial instruments are quoted.
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Bo
1 year ago
Wait, did someone actually choose D? That's like saying the minimum wage law only applies to the President. C is the correct answer, no doubt about it.
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Lai
1 year ago
Haha, D) Federal government employees? Looks like someone needs to brush up on their employment law knowledge. C is the way to go, folks.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
D) This law only addresses federal government employees? Really? That's like saying the Civil Rights Act only applies to the postal service. C is the obvious choice here.
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Lashawna
1 year ago
C is the obvious choice here.
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Hollis
1 year ago
D) This law only addresses federal government employees? Really? That's like saying the Civil Rights Act only applies to the postal service.
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Goldie
1 year ago
B) Organizations with 100 or more employees
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Micah
1 year ago
C) Organizations with 15 or more employees
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Alex
1 year ago
B) Organizations with 100 or more employees
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Reiko
1 year ago
A) All organizations with employees must abide by this law
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Aide
1 year ago
C) Organizations with 15 or more employees
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Van
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. It's important to know the specifics of this law to ensure compliance in the workplace.
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Erick
1 year ago
C) Organizations with 15 or more employees
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Franchesca
1 year ago
B) Organizations with 100 or more employees
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Deeann
1 year ago
C) Organizations with 15 or more employees
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Jolene
1 year ago
B) Organizations with 100 or more employees
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
A) All organizations with employees must abide by this law
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Maryrose
1 year ago
A) All organizations with employees must abide by this law
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Donte
1 year ago
The correct answer is C) Organizations with 15 or more employees. This law applies to a wide range of employers, not just the federal government.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
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Josue
1 year ago
User 1
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Rosalia
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it makes sense for the law to cover organizations with 15 or more employees to ensure protection for pregnant employees.
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Maxima
2 years ago
I agree with Leonora, because the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 applies to organizations with at least 15 employees.
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Leonora
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Organizations with 15 or more employees.