Reference no: EM132269494

Your text indicated that several groups were protected by federal equal opportunity legislation. In these examples, indicate whether the group in question would be considered a federally protected class. In making your decision, do not take into account who you think would win the case. Instead, base your answer only on whether the person making the complaint is in a federally protected class. Assume that each organization has at least 15 employees. Highlight your responses. Federally Protected Class?

1. A recently retired military veteran was not offered a job for which she was qualified. No Yes

2. A Mormon says his religion forbids him to work on certain days. No Yes

3. A person who is hearing impaired claims she is disabled. No Yes

4. A homosexual applicant wasn’t hired because of his sexual orientation. No Yes

5. A male wasn’t hired for a sales position in a retail store specializing in women’s shoes. No Yes

6. A 24-year old woman wasn’t hired for a managerial position because she was too young. No Yes

7. A Norwegian applicant claimed he wasn’t hired because a Chinese restaurant hired only Asians. No Yes

8. A light-skinned African American would not hire a dark-skinned African American. No Yes

9. A store wouldn’t hire anyone with a college degree because it thought they were snobs. No Yes

10. A fast-food chain refused to hire any males with long hair. No Yes