Practice question
A workplace policy is facially neutral but has the effect of impairing women’s equal enjoyment of employment rights. Is absence of openly sexist language alone conclusive against discrimination?
- No; the statutory effect-based inquiry remains
- Yes; neutral wording is always complete immunity
- Yes; only insults can discriminate
- Yes; effects must never be examined
- Yes; a typed policy cannot violate rights
Legal references
- RA9710 Section4 discrimination, substantive equality and temporary special measures: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9710_2009.html
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