Correctional Officer Basic Training Practice Test

Which of the following factors is NOT listed under NC GS 126-16?

1. Disability/Disabling condition

2. Marital status

3. Race

4. Religion

The correct answer is: Marital status

In the context of NC GS 126-16, which pertains to the laws governing employment discrimination in North Carolina, marital status is not included as a protected characteristic. The law specifically addresses various factors that cannot be used to discriminate against an individual in public employment, including those related to disability/disabling conditions, race, and religion. These factors are recognized as fundamental aspects of identity that should not influence employment decisions, thereby promoting equality and fairness in the workplace. Marital status, while significant in various contexts, is not specifically enumerated within the framework of this statute as a basis for employment discrimination. This distinction highlights the focus on characteristics that have historically been the basis for unequal treatment in employment situations.