Which of the Following Is an Instance of Disparate-Treatment Discrimination

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

• A) An employer does not promote Kelly because she is about to take maternity leave.
• B) Ghalib, who is fluent in English, is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage.
• C) An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin who is restricted to a wheelchair.
• D) A factory hires 22-year old Jerry over 46-year old Barry, citing age as the reason.
• E) All of the above

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