Question

Which of these acts provides for punitive action against businesses accused of discrimination based on sex, color, religion, ancestry or national origin? 1. The Rumford Act 2. The Civil Rights Act of 1974 3. The Unruh Act 4. The Civil Rights Act of 1996

Answer 1

The act that provides for punitive action against businesses accused of discrimination based on sex, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin is the Unruh Civil Rights Act. The correct option is 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The act that provides for punitive action against businesses accused of discrimination based on sex, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against any individual with respect to their compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The correct option is 3.