Alex, an African-American with a meritorious law degree, is hired as the first b

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Alex, an African-American with a meritorious law degree, is hired as the first black associate at a prestigious law firm under an affirmative action recruiting program. He handles routine assignments outstandingly. After a few months, Alex realizes that unlike the other first-year associates, he is being given less complex projects, which prevents him from growing at his job. Having asked for more challenging work, Alex is told that the work he is being given is what is expected out of him and is appropriate for his level of experience. Alex files a complaint of race discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In this scenario, Alex has:

A) no basis for a complaint of race discrimination because his job was not affected by his assignments.

B) no basis for a complaint of race discrimination due to the business necessity defense.

C) a basis for a claim of discrimination because he is being treated differently from others who are similarly situated and not of his race.

D) a basis for a claim of discrimination under the bona fide occupational qualification defense

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is option (C). The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Right Act protects individuals against employment discrimination because of race, color, gender, or religion. It also focus to ensure that all employees and potential employees are given same opportunities to grow at workplace.

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