Which issue is addressed by the Civil Rights Act?

• A. Discrimination in hiring practices.
• B. Regulates food safety inspections.
• C. Sets minimum wage requirements.
• D. Regulates zoning and land use.

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in hiring practices is addressed by this law. The Civil Rights Act, especially Title VII of the 1964 act, prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This means you can’t be hired, fired, or treated differently in terms of pay, promotion, or conditions of work because of those attributes. The law applies to many workplaces, including kitchens and other food-service environments, and it’s enforceable by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

In contrast, food safety inspections are governed by health and safety regulations, minimum wage requirements come from the Fair Labor Standards Act, and zoning and land-use rules are handled by local planning and zoning laws. So the issue addressed here is ensuring fair hiring practices and preventing workplace discrimination.