Question

As of July 1, 2014, which of the following was added to the list of protected classes under Oregon law?

Select one:
a. Disability
b. Sexuality
c. Political affiliation
d. Use of public assistance

Answer 1

The protected class added to Oregon law on July 1, 2014, was the use of public assistance, furthering the commitment to prohibit discrimination based on socioeconomic status. Option d

Step-by-step explanation:

As of July 1, 2014, the protected class added to Oregon law was the use of public assistance. This protection means that individuals cannot be discriminated against based on the fact that they use public assistance programs such as food stamps or housing vouchers.

This change is part of a broader movement toward ensuring equal rights and protections for all individuals, irrespective of their socioeconomic status.

While the topic of discrimination based on sexual orientation has seen significant progress, particularly with the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included sexual orientation and gender identity under the Civil Rights Act protections for employment discrimination, this was not the class added in Oregon in 2014.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and numerous anti-discrimination laws continue to evolve to offer more robust protections against various forms of discrimination. Option d