$1)$An individual has to read the summary below which is about the updated harassment guidelines released by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination $($MCAD$).$ Then the individual needs to answer the following questions thoroughly and succinctly and provide examples for each question to justify the individual$$s way of thinking: A$)$ In the individual$$s opinion, what are the most significant changes or additions in these guidelines? $(*$Please be specific$).$

B$)$ How may they impact workplace policies and employee behavior? $(*$Perhaps the individual thinks these changes will have no impact, and if so$,$ please explain the individual$$s opinion$).$

C$)$ please let us know if the individual thinks any parts of these updated guidelines are unnecessary, or in the alternative, please let us know if the individuals thinks anything needs to be added.

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination $($MCAD$)$ has released draft guidelines titled "Guidelines on Harassment in the Workplace" to replace its current guidance on sexual harassment. The guidelines aim to address workplace harassment prohibited by Chapter $151$B$,$ including sexual harassment. They cover various topics, including sexual harassment, protected class harassment, harassment outside the workplace, online harassment, minors' harassment, non$-$full$-$time employees, and volunteers. The guidelines emphasize the importance of Chapter $151$B antidiscrimination provisions in protecting employees' fundamental right to work in an environment free from demeaning and hostile conduct. Quid pro quo harassment occurs when an employee is forced to change behaviors or characteristics tied to their protected class. The guidelines also address intersectional harassment, which can be attributed to concurrent membership in two or more protected classes. The guidelines also introduce a new section on workplace harassment for minors, non$-$full$-$time employees, and volunteers. Employees under $18$ have equal protections, except for age discrimination starting at age $40.$

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$2)$ Please answer the question True or False: The BFOQ defense is not available for policies that facially discriminate on the basis of race or color, and employers must not establish racial requirements for jobs. $(***$ Please choose if it is True or False$)$

$3)$ Please answer the question: A $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ case is a type of facially discriminatory practice in which different and more burdensome neutral requirements are maintained for employees of one sex. $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ strict scrutiny

B$)$ sex plus

C$)$ respondeat superior

D$)$ promissory estoppel

$4)$ Please answer the question True or False: When it comes to private corporations and their DEI initiatives, the corporations can have goals, but they cannot have quotas. $(***$ Please choose if it is True or False$)$

$5)$ Please answer the question: What type of scrutiny does SCOTUS use when a law treats people differently based on their race? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ rational basis

B$)$ intermediate

C$)$ strict

D$)$ performative

$6)$ Please answer the question: the SFFA vs$.$ Harvard case resulted in SCOTUS ruling that affirmative action policies can't be used in the context of college admissions. Quotas were never allowed, but college admissions professionals used to able to consider race as part of a holistic assessment of the candidate and their diversity goals. Now, the only time race can be considered is for certain military academies. What other university was involved in this case? $(***$ please choose the correct option A$-$D$)$

A$)$ Stanford

B$)$ UMass Amherst

C$)$ Yale

D$)$ University of North Carolina