Question

Joanne is a sales clerk for SaveCo, a retail store employing 14 full-time and 4 part-time employees in Tupleo, MS. She is frequently 10-15 minutes late for her shift on several days per week when she attends Mass at St James Catholic Church across town. On the other hand, Yusef, a newly hired clerk who is Muslim, is not disciplined by the supervisor, Donald, for frequently arriving 10 minutes late for his shift even though Donald knows it is due to his attendance at morning prayer at the local Mosque. On the other hand Donald has disciplined Joanne for her tardiness, despite her being his neice. Donald usually fills in for Yusef at his cash register until he arrives. Donald's explanation is that we should all be more understanding and supportive of Yusef's situation as a member of a minority community. However, Donald expects all other employees to be punctual. Donald explains that sometimes work rules need to be bent for some employees to show that the company has respect for diverse religious views.
Joanne stops going to mass during the week as a result of her written adverse performance counseling statements and docked pay. However, her perceived injustice weighs heavy on her, and seven months later she files a Title VII complaint over what she sees as different treatment in her workplace based on her religion,

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Question 1

Is SaveCo a covered employer under Title VII?

A. Yes

B. No

2 points

Question 2

If Joanne is to file her complaint in a timely manner, how many days does she have?

A. 365 days

B. 300 days

C. 180 days

D. 20 weeks

2 points

Question 3

Was Joanne's complaint filed in a timely manner, and what will happen next?

A. She did file in a timely manner and the EEOC is likely to conclude reasonable cause.

B. She did file in a timely manner and the EEOC is likely to conclude no cause.

C. She did not file in a timely manner and the EEOC is likely to conclude no cause.

D. She did not file in a timely manner and the EEOC is likely to administratively close her case.

2 points

Question 4

What is the next stage in the seven-step method to which Joanne's complaint is likely to advance .

A. Is the employee covered (some employees may be exempted)?

B. Applying the criteria for prima facie case.

C. Evaluate the employer's rebuttal.

D. Nowhere. Analysis stops once a step fails.

Question 5

Regardless of your previous answers, is Joanne a covered employee under the statute (Title VII)?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer 1

Question 1

Is SaveCo a covered employer under Title VII?

A. Yes (It covers all companies with 15 or more employees - full time as well as part time)

Question 2

If Joanne is to file her complaint in a timely manner, how many days does she have?

B. 300 days (Under section 706(e)(1) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, charging parties have 300 days  after the event)

Question 3

Was Joanne's complaint filed in a timely manner, and what will happen next?

A. She did file in a timely manner and the EEOC is likely to conclude reasonable cause.(discriminition based on religion has occured)

Question 4

What is the next stage in the seven-step method to which Joanne's complaint is likely to advance

A. Is the employee covered (some employees may be exempted)?

Question 5

Regardless of your previous answers, is Joanne a covered employee under the statute (Title VII)?

A. Yes (All employees are covered)