Question

Sadia recently submitted a resume and cover letter to a small marketing firm and is invited for an interview. At her interview; however, the company representative is short with her and does not give her ample time to respond to his questions. Sadia suspects that she is being discriminated against because she is Muslim and is wearing a hijab. Which of the following laws will protect Sadia in the event she decides to press charges against the firm?

Answer 1

Sadia is protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from religious discrimination, which includes unfair treatment because of wearing a hijab. She can seek legal recourse similar to a Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Muslim woman discriminated against in the hiring process.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Sadia believes she has faced discrimination due to wearing a hijab and her Muslim faith during her interview with a marketing firm, she is protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law prohibits employment discrimination based on religion and mandates that employers make reasonable accommodations for religious practices. Similar to the case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, where the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Muslim woman who was denied a job due to her hijab, Sadia's situation falls under the protected category of religious discrimination, which encompasses both traditional organized religions and sincerely held religious, ethical, or moral beliefs. If a company shortchanges the interview process due to religious attire, and if more than 100 employees work for the firm, it may be a violation of Title VII, warranting action by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).