In Which of the Following Situations Might an Employer Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations might an employer be able to discriminate against a protected class but remain exempt from prosecution by the EEOC?

• A) The CEO of a Fortune 500 company is hiring a personal executive assistant to work for him and him alone.
• B) A new moving company, which is run and staffed by three college grads, hires a fourth person to help them out part time.
• C) A major chain restaurant is hiring new staff to work in the kitchen of a new branch in a small town.
• D) A law firm that represents a wide variety of religious organizations of all faiths is hiring a new candidate for junior partner.

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Definitions:

Legal Proceedings

The process of pursuing or defending a lawsuit, including all legal steps from the filing of a complaint through the final judgement.

Breach Of Contract

Occurs when one party to a contract fails to fulfill their part of the agreement, allowing the other party to seek legal remedies.

Bush Pilot

A pilot who flies aircraft into and out of remote or undeveloped areas, often requiring specialized skills for takeoff and landing.

Helicopter

A type of aircraft that can take off and land vertically, as well as hover and move in all directions.