Question

Which of the following are discriminatory reasons to lose your job? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The company is closing.

Your new boss does not share your religious views.

You were deployed by the Army National Guard.

You are always late to work and sometimes do not show up at all.
Which of the following are valid reasons to deny someone a job? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The company is not hiring for new positions.

The applicant is too old to do the job.

This job requires someone with a high school diploma.

The job requires someone be able to speak French.

Answer 1

Which are discriminatory reasons to lose your job? (Check all that apply)
- [ ] The company is closing. — Not discriminatory (business reason).
- [x] Your new boss does not share your religious views. — Discriminatory (religion is a protected characteristic).
- [x] You were deployed by the Army National Guard. — Discriminatory (military service is protected under USERRA).
- [ ] You are always late to work and sometimes do not show up at all. — Not discriminatory (performance/attendance issue).

Which are valid reasons to deny someone a job? (Check all that apply)
- [x] The company is not hiring for new positions. — Valid business reason.
- [ ] The applicant is too old to do the job. — Generally not valid (age is protected; only narrow BFOQ exceptions apply).
- [x] This job requires someone with a high school diploma. — Valid if the requirement is job-related.
- [x] The job requires someone be able to speak French. — Valid if speaking French is a bona fide job requirement.