Lew, a Member of a Protected Class, Applies for a Job

question 28

Multiple Choice

Lew, a member of a protected class, applies for a job with Mit-E Construction Company, but fails Mit-E's employment test and is not hired. Lew believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect. If so, this is

• A) desperate-measure discrimination.
• B) disparate-impact discrimination.
• C) disparate-treatment discrimination.
• D) not discrimination.

Understand the various types of itemized deductions available on Schedule A.

Recognize the limitations and qualifications for medical expenses deductions.

Identify the rules associated with deducting mortgage and investment interest.

Understand the treatment of casualty and theft loss deductions under tax law.

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Definitions:

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist best known for his controversial experiment on obedience conducted in the 1960s, demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders from an authority figure.

Significant Levels

Statistical measures that determine how likely it is that a given result could have occurred by chance, often used in hypothesis testing.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often leading to discrimination and negative attitudes towards individuals or groups.

Intellectual Argument

A reasoned, logical discussion focused on exploring and debating ideas, theories, or knowledge.