Lila,who Works for a Large Software Firm,is Four-Months Pregnant and Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Lila,who works for a large software firm,is four-months pregnant and is also due for a promotion.However,her employer offers the promotion to Harry,a less-experienced candidate,as Lila would go on maternity leave soon and would be unable to perform her duties.Which of the following is true of this scenario?

• A) Lila's employer is liable for disparate-treatment discrimination.
• B) Lila's employer is liable for disparate-impact discrimination.
• C) The employer was lawful in denying Lila the promotion.
• D) Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Median

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