ABC, Inc Solicited Bids from Various Independent Contractors to Landscape the the Grounds

question 5

Multiple Choice

ABC, Inc. solicited bids from various independent contractors to landscape the grounds of its new office complex. Drew, head of facilities management told Patty, his secretary, that he would not accept any bids from Hispanic contractors. Drew explained that he would authorize hiring only American contractors to work on the grounds. A Hispanic contractor brings a lawsuit against ABC for discrimination.

• A) Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is a violation of the Independent Contractors Act of 2006.
• B) Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• C) The Hispanic contractor cannot prevail in a discrimination case because Drew's conversation with his secretary is confidential and cannot be used as evidence.
• D) Drew's refusal to hire Hispanic companies is not a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because that law does not cover discrimination against independent contractors.

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