Asked by Lorna Richards on Apr 30, 2024
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Sara believes that she was rejected for a position at Tour & Travel Agency on the basis of her race. Sara files a suit against Tour & Travel under the Civil Rights Act. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Sara must show all of the following except that
A) she is a member of a protected class.
B) she applied and was qualified for the job in question.
C) she was rejected for a position by the employer.
D) other persons of her race hold similar positions with similar employers.
Prima Facie Case
A case in which the plaintiff has produced sufficient evidence of his or her claim that the case will be decided for the plaintiff unless the defendant produces evidence to rebut it.
Protected Class
Groups of people who are legally protected from discrimination based on specific characteristics, such as race, gender, or age.
- Understand the criteria and legal context for establishing a prima facie case of employment discrimination.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act, Sara needs to show she is a member of a protected class, applied and was qualified for the job, and was rejected by the employer. There is no requirement to prove that other persons of her race hold similar positions with similar employers.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the criteria and legal context for establishing a prima facie case of employment discrimination.
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