If a Plaintiff Feels That Individual Acts of Intentional Discrimination

question 98

Multiple Choice

If a plaintiff feels that individual acts of intentional discrimination in his firm have led to a statistical disparity in the firm,and this disparity is a function of a larger culture of discrimination,which of the following lawsuits is he most likely to file? At Tackle and Bait,a large outdoor supply store,women are hired to be cashiers for a flat hourly rate while men work the floor on commission.What lawsuit is Tackle and Bait opening themselves up to based on this practice?

• A)Reasonable accommodation
• B)Pattern and practice
• C)Disparate treatment
• D)Quid pro quo
• E)Disparate impact

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