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Employers may not require individuals of one ethnic background to undergo more significant security checks or other pre-employment requirements unless they come from a country that has proven ties to terrorist organizations.

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that Title VII includes transgendersim as a particular type of gender discrimination and therefore a protected category. 

To state a claim against an employer for negligent hiring of an employee, a plaintiff must show that:

Title VII’s prohibition against discrimination on the basis of national origin extends to prohibit discrimination on the basis of citizenship.

An employer can successfully use the Ellerth/Faragher defense in a case where there is a tangible unfavorable job action by a supervisor.

¨Drug tests searching for illegal substances are medical exams.

Claims of national origin discrimination are the fastest growing category under Title VII.

To determine whether racial harassment has occurred, an objective standard is used, not the subjective impressions of the Plaintiff.

To comply with the Equal Pay Act, an employer may reduce the wage rate of the higher paid employees or raise the pay of the lower paid employees.

Mary was employed at Badger Industries, Inc. as an associate manager in the purchasing department. Prior to the arrival of her new supervisor, she received the highest employee rating on her yearly evaluation. Her new supervisor, Bob, was overheard saying that he did not believe women were smart enough to manage a department. Mary was fired for poor work performance six months later. If she wins her claim for gender discrimination, which of the following will Mary be entitled to?