Tara and Nathan Are Two Applicants for a Job at Soul

question 27

Multiple Choice

Tara and Nathan are two applicants for a job at Soul Tree Systems Inc.Nathan is disabled and requires the use of a wheelchair,and Tara has no disability.Both are equally qualified for the job.However,Soul Tree Systems chooses Tara over Nathan solely because of the need to modify the workspace if Nathan is employed.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

• A) Soul Tree Systems will not be liable because Tara, being a woman, belongs to a protected class as well.
• B) Soul Tree Systems will be liable because employers are required to provide any possible accommodations requested by employees with disabilities, regardless of whether they cause the employer undue hardship.
• C) Soul Tree Systems will be liable because it is unlawful to discriminate against a disabled employee just to avoid the obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation.
• D) Soul Tree Systems will not be liable because both the applicants are equally qualified; however, it would be liable only if Nathan were more qualified than Tara.

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