Question

In which of the following situations might an employer be able to

discriminate against a protected class but remain exempt from
prosecution by the EEOC?
O A new moving company, which is run and staffed by three college grads, hires a
fourth person to help them out part time.
A major chain restaurant is hiring new staff to work in the kitchen of a new
branch in a small town.
O The CEO of a Fortune 500 company is hiring a personal executive assistant to
work for him and him alone.
A law firm that represents a wide variety of religious organizations of all faiths is
hiring a new candidate for junior partner.

Answer 1

In the situation where a law firm that represents a wide variety of religious organizations of all faiths is hiring a new candidate for junior partner, the employer may be able to discriminate against a protected class without facing prosecution by the EEOC. This is because religious organizations have certain exemptions under the law that allow them to make employment decisions based on religious beliefs and practices.