Fact Pattern 35-1A (Questions A5-A6 Apply)

question 5

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 35-1A (Questions A5-A6 apply)
Erasmus applies for a job at Drain-Pro Plumbing & Repair LLC for which he is well quali?fied.He passes a test to determine which applicants are eligible for hiring,but the employer discards the results,and Erasmus is rejected.Drain-Pro continues to seek applicants.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 35-1A.To successfully defend itself against Erasmus's suit,Drain-Pro must articulate

• A)a legitimate,nondiscriminatory reason for its action.
• B)a mere fear that it would be sued if it used the test results.
• C)a pretext for its action.
• D)a discriminatory basis for its action.

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Definitions:

Marine Birds

Birds that primarily depend on the ocean for their feeding and breeding, often adapted to life at sea, such as seagulls, albatrosses, and penguins.

Clams

Shelled marine or freshwater mollusks found on sandy ocean bottoms.

Oil Spills

The release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity, leading to environmental pollution.

Coagulating Agents

Substances that promote the clotting or aggregation of particles, especially in the context of water treatment or blood clotting.