Which of the Following Is an Instance of Disparate-Treatment Discrimination

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

• A)An employer does not promote Kelly as she is about take maternity leave.
• B)Ghalib, who is fluent in English, is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage.
• C)An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin who is restricted to a wheelchair.
• D)A factory hires 22-year old Jerry over 46-year old Barry, citing age as the reason.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accrue if not paid in a given year and must be paid out before any dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.

Issued

Refers to the act of distributing or making available something, such as stocks or bonds, to the public for the first time.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accumulate if not paid in a given year, requiring payment of missed dividends before common shareholders can receive dividends.

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, usually accompanied by voting rights and potential for dividends.