Which law/regulation has an impact on employment practices?

• A. Civil Rights Act
• B. Animal Welfare Act
• C. OSHA regulations
• D. Good Laboratory Practices

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in hiring and other work decisions is governed by civil rights law. The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and it requires fair treatment of applicants and employees, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination. This makes it the law most directly shaping employment practices in a workplace.

The other items address different domains: the Animal Welfare Act sets standards for the care and use of animals in research; Good Laboratory Practices focus on the quality and integrity of nonclinical lab studies; OSHA regulations cover workplace safety and health standards. While these are important for a lab environment, they do not regulate employment practices in the same way as the Civil Rights Act.