Question

What is a protected class, as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? A. A type of lawsuit that is automatically referred to the Supreme Court

B. A group that is legally protected against employment discrimination
C. An educational institution that does not have to take affirmative action into account
D. A racial or ethnic minority that can prove a history of discrimination by the U.S. government

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option B. A group that is legally protected against employment discrimination.

The EEOC defines the term "Protected Class" as a group protected from employment discrimination by law. Both men and women are included in these groups. Every U.S. citizen is entitled to the rights provided by the EEOC, as this makes them members of a particular protected class.