Question

Lila Miller, who works for a large software firm, is four months pregnant and due for a promotion. However, her employer offers the promotion to Harry Oswald, a less-experienced candidate, as Lila will go on maternity leave soon and be unable to perform her duties. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?

A) Lila's employer is liable for quid pro quo sex discrimination.
B) Lila's employer is liable for hostile work environment sex discrimination.
C) Lila's employer was lawful in denying her the promotion.
D) Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Answer 1

Answer: D) Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, we can infer that Lila's employer has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 simply protects employees against firm of discrimination that are based on sex, color, race, national origin, and religion.

Since Lila is pregnant and due for promotion but the promotion was given to Harry, she has been discriminated upon based on her sex.

Therefore, the correct option is D.