Joe's Bakery Advertised in the Local Newspaper for an Assistant

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Essay

Joe's Bakery advertised in the local newspaper for an assistant baker. Muhammad, a recent honors graduate of the Culinary School of America, applied for the position and was told that the position had been filled, although the position remained open. Muhammad is of Middle-Eastern descent and practices the Muslim faith. The following day and for nine consecutive days, Muhammad saw the ad in the paper again. Joe's Bakery employs 7 people, including Joe. Do the facts satisfy the requirements for a prima facie case? If so, can Muhammad pursue a claim for discrimination against Joe's Bakery?

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