Hector and Carmela work for a firm that uses forced ranking performanc

QUESTION

Hector and Carmela work for a firm that uses forced ranking performance reviews. They were surprised to receive low rankings and reprimands, when there seemed to be little difference in performance among their work unit.

They are considering taking legal action. What law would be appropriate for their case?
A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B) Equal Pay Act
C) Immigration Reform & Control Act
D) Civil Rights Act
E) Age Discrimination in Employment Act

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Forced ranking performance review systems have faced some legal challenges, as some have complained that the approach has a disparate effect on certain minority groups. The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination for a variety of specified minority groups.