Employment Law Chapter 3 Study Guide Rated A+

​Three employees working for the same company were found to have stolen company cargo. Two of the employees were white, and one was black. The two white employees were fired, but not the black employee. If the white employees sue, the court will most likely decide: {Ans: for the employee, because the employer treated him differently based on his race}The key element in disparate treatment is discriminatory intent. In this context, that means that: {Ans: the decision-maker made the decision in whole or in part based on the protected class characteristic of the employee}Which of the following is true regarding discrimination? {Ans: discrimination has become more subtle and difficult to eliminate in recent years}For a disparate treatment case involving pretext, which is the correct order of proof? {Ans: plaintiff's prima facie case, defendant's lawful motive, plaintiff's additional evidence supporting discriminatory intent}A firm had been sued and found guilty of religious discrimination against people who practiced Judaism, and managers were instructed to be very careful to avoid another similar suit. To that end, Jewish employees, but not others, were given raises. Of the following, what is the most correct assessment of this policy? {Ans: the policy