Adjoa,a Ghanaian Citizen with a Master's Degree in Library Science

question 25

Multiple Choice

Adjoa,a Ghanaian citizen with a master's degree in library science from the University of Ghana,applies for the post of a reference librarian at Rex State University in the United States.She is a permanent resident of the United States with authorization to work there and has eight years of experience as a chief librarian at a reputed university in South Africa.Theresa,an American citizen with a college degree in English and two years of experience as a library assistant,also applies for the same job.Although Adjoa seems more qualified for the job,the selecting officer hires Theresa based on a belief that Theresa will be a more stable employee because she is an American citizen.Which of the following holds true in this case?

• A) Adjoa has no basis for a complaint under any act because Theresa is academically qualified for the job.
• B) Adjoa has a basis for a complaint only under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because the act provides protection against discrimination based on country of citizenship under all circumstances.
• C) Adjoa has no basis for a complaint because the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to discriminate in favor of U.S. citizens.
• D) Adjoa has a basis for a complaint only under the Immigration Reform and Control Act because she was denied the job based on her citizenship.

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