Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators GACE Practice Test

Which of the following laws is NOT enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

1. Americans with Disabilities Act

2. Civil Rights Act of 1964

3. Environmental Protection Act

4. Equal Pay Act

The correct answer is: Americans with Disabilities Act

The choice regarding the law that is not enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the Environmental Protection Act. The EEOC is specifically responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Equal Pay Act are all within the scope of the EEOC’s mandated responsibilities. These laws were enacted to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination and ensure equal opportunity in the workplace. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, while the Civil Rights Act forbids discrimination based on various personal attributes and the Equal Pay Act addresses wage disparities based on sex. In contrast, the Environmental Protection Act deals with environmental regulation and protections and is not relevant to employment discrimination matters, thus falling outside the jurisdiction of the EEOC. Understanding the respective focuses of these laws helps clarify the role of the EEOC and emphasizes the importance of workplace rights and protections.