In the Text Case Baldwin V

question 78

Multiple Choice

In the text case Baldwin v.Foxx,where the plaintiff claimed he was not selected for a permanent position based on his gender and sexual orientation,the issue was whether plaintiff's claim of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation stated a claim under Title VII.What was the result in the case?

• A)The plaintiff's claim was barred because he initiated his claim more than 180 days after the alleged discrimination.
• B)The plaintiff's discrimination claim was barred because he did not file a timely appeal.
• C)The plaintiff's discrimination claim based on sexual orientation was not protected under Title VII.
• D)The plaintiff's discrimination claim based on sexual orientation did not constitute sex discrimination under Title VII.
• E)The plaintiff's discrimination claim based on sexual orientation fell within the meaning of sex discrimination under Title VII.

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