Question

Nora intends to file a Title VII lawsuit against Smallen ZA, her employer. Which of the following is true?

A. Title VII does not cover lawsuits against employers.
B. Title VII only applies to government employers.
C. Nora must first exhaust administrative remedies before filing a Title VII lawsuit.
D. Smallen ZA is immune from Title VII lawsuits.

Answer 1

Before Nora can file a Title VII lawsuit against her employer, Smallen ZA, she is required to go through administrative remedies such as filing a charge with the EEOC.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nora must first exhaust administrative remedies before filing a Title VII lawsuit. This process typically involves filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and obtaining a notice of right to sue after the EEOC has had the opportunity to investigate the claim.

Title VII covers lawsuits against all employers, including private sector employers, and requires employers to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Importantly, Title VII also includes protections against pay discrimination, requiring someone who alleges racial discrimination in compensation to prove that they are paid less than an employee of another race with similar job responsibilities and qualifications.