Asked by Marcela Bravo on Apr 25, 2024
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The Supreme Court has held that the plaintiff will have shown a prima facie case of discrimination if:
A) she is within a protected class.
B) she was qualified for and applied for an open position and was denied the job.
C) after rejecting the complainant, the employer continued to try to fill the position from applicants with the complainant's qualifications.
D) She can show a combination of all of these.
Prima Facie Case
Evidence that, unless rebutted, would be sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact in court.
Discrimination
Unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on certain protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability.
Protected Class
Groups of people legally shielded from discrimination by law based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, and religion.
- Comprehend the meaning and consequences of unequal treatment and influence in cases of employment discrimination.
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Kevin Trang7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct answer is D because establishing a prima facie case of discrimination typically requires showing that the plaintiff is within a protected class, was qualified for and applied for an open position but was denied, and that the employer continued to seek applicants with the plaintiff's qualifications after the rejection. This combination of factors suggests that the denial may have been based on discrimination.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the meaning and consequences of unequal treatment and influence in cases of employment discrimination.