James Helton, an African-American, Was Hired as a Dock Worker

question 46

Multiple Choice

James Helton, an African-American, was hired as a dock worker with Coastal Distributing Company. As a full time employee, he was eligible for health insurance benefits if he met certain criteria. His pre-employment physical indicated that he suffered from hypertension or high blood pressure. The company's health insurance plan excluded employees that had that condition. Hypertension is a condition that is common among African-Americans and affects that race at a much higher percentage than any other race.

• A) Coastal Distributing Company's policy is not discriminatory because it applies to all employees, regardless of race.
• B) Coastal Distributing Company's policy is discriminatory because more African-Americans will be denied health insurance than employees who are not African-American.
• C) Coastal Distributing Company's policy is not subject to Title VII because it involves employee benefits, not hiring, promotion or termination.
• D) Coastal Distributing Company's policy is discriminatory because it treats some employees differently (African Americans) than other similarly situated employees.

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