olicited bids from various independent contractors to landscape the grounds of i

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olicited bids from various independent contractors to landscape the grounds of its new office complex. Drew, head of facilities management, told Patty, his secretary, that he would not accept any bids from Hispanic contractors. Drew explained that he would authorize hiring only American contractors to work on the grounds. A Hispanic contractor brings a lawsuit against ABC for O a. Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is a violation of the Independent Contractors Act of 2006 discrimination b. Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is not a violation of Title Vil of the Civil Rights Act because that law does not cover ° C. o d. Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act discrimination against independent contractors The Hispanic contractor cannot prevail in a discrimination case because Drews conversation with his secretary is confidential and cannot be used as evidence

Explanation / Answer

Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is not a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because that law doesn't cover discrimination against independent contractors.

Note: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a federal law that prohibits employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of race,color, national origin, religion, and sex.

Answer- option B

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