Question 42

Executive Order 11246 established legislation for federal contractors to take proactive steps in affirmative action within their workforces.

Executive Order 11246 mandates that federal contractors engage in affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

A) Executive Order 11246

This option is correct as Executive Order 11246 specifically requires federal contractors to develop affirmative action programs that promote equal employment opportunities for all individuals, thereby addressing workforce diversity and discrimination.

B) Civil Rights Act

While the Civil Rights Act is a significant piece of legislation aimed at ending discrimination in various areas, it does not specifically focus on federal contractors or mandate affirmative action programs. Instead, it establishes general protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

C) Fair Labor Standards Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act primarily governs minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards in the private sector and federal, state, and local governments. It does not address affirmative action or employment practices related to federal contractors.

D) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers to provide notice in advance of mass layoffs or plant closings. This legislation is focused on job loss and worker transition, and it does not pertain to affirmative action or employment practices for federal contractors.

Conclusion

Executive Order 11246 is definitively the correct answer as it specifically addresses the requirements for federal contractors regarding affirmative action. The other options do not relate directly to the affirmative action obligations imposed on federal contractors, thus failing to meet the core question's requirement.