Question

Select the correct answer.
Which of these actions could constitute a breach of the Civil Rights Act?
A.
The human resources department rejected Fatima’s application because she did not have the right qualifications.
B.
The human resources department rejected Fatima’s leave application because they were short staffed.
C.
The human resources department rejected Fatima’s application for a sabbatical because she had only worked for a year.
D.
The human resources department rejected Fatima’s leave application because she just got back from a long vacation.
E.
The human resources department did not promote Fatima because they thought that she would not be able to travel as frequently as the job required because she has two young children.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

E. The human resources department did not promote Fatima because they thought that she would not be able to travel as frequently as the job required because she has two young children.

This action could constitute a breach of the Civil Rights Act, as it reflects discrimination based on gender and familial status, which is prohibited under the Act.