Tang Li Is Employed by Open Box Corporation as a Computer

question 39

Multiple Choice

Tang Li is employed by Open Box Corporation as a computer analyst.Once,in a fit of anger,Bob,his supervisor,told him that foreigners should stop seeking jobs in the United States if they cannot perform.Another time,Bob yelled at Tang,calling him an idiot.Which of the following holds true in this case?

• A) Tang has a harassment claim based on national origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because he belongs to a protected racial class.
• B) Tang does not have a harassment claim based on national origin because these two incidents, although offensive, do not create a hostile work environment.
• C) Tang has a harassment claim based on national origin because Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protection against discrimination based on country of citizenship.
• D) Tang does not have a harassment claim based on national origin because the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to discriminate in favor of U.S. citizens.

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