If a breach of the duty of fair representation involves claims of discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin, the affected employees may also have legal remedies under:
A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
B) the National Labor Relations Act.
C) Title VII of the Civil Right Act.
D) Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.

Question

If a breach of the duty of fair representation involves claims of discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin, the affected employees may also have legal remedies under:
A) ​the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
B) the National Labor Relations Act.
C) Title VII of the Civil Right Act.
D) Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and national origin. If a breach of the duty of fair representation involves claims of discrimination based on these protected categories, employees may also have legal remedies under Title VII in addition to pursuing a claim against the union under labor law. A and D are not relevant to this situation, and while the NLRA offers protection for collective bargaining rights, it does not address discrimination based on protected categories.

If a Breach of the Duty of Fair Representation Involves