Which of the following is true of Executive Order 11246?
A) It is enforced by an arm of the Department of Health and Human Services.
B) It applies to federal contractors and all employers with more than 50 employees.
C) Affirmative action is one of its remedies.
D) It mandates that the government file a private discrimination lawsuit on behalf of an employee who is discriminated again.st

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The executive order is enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in the Employment Standards Administration Office of the U.S. Department of Labor. The OFCCP issues extensive regulations implementing the executive order. OFCCP's enforcement addresses only the employer's participation in federal government contracts and contains no provisions for private lawsuits by employees or even penalties for noncompliance by a contractor. Employees seeking relief from workplace discrimination in violation of the executive order must do so through their state's fair employment practice laws, Title VII, or similar legislation previously discussed. However, employees may file complaints with the OFCCP, which the secretary of labor is authorized to receive and investigate, and may sue the secretary to compel performance of executive order requirements. While OFCCP does not bring individual discrimination cases for employees, it does pursue employers for violations of the executive order.

Which of the Following Is True of Executive Order 11246