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Question $31$

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Amir, who wears a turban as part of his Sikh religion, is hired to work at the counter in a coffee shop. A few weeks after Amir begins working, the manager notices that the work crew from the construction site near the shop no longer comes in for coffee in the mornings. When the manager makes inquiries, the crew complains that Amir, whom they mistakenly believe is Muslim, makes them uncomfortable in light of the anniversary of the September $11$th attacks. The manager tells Amir that he will be terminated because the coffee shop is losing the construction crew's business. Which response best describes this situation.

Amir's termination is based on customer preference, and therefore, does not violate Title VII.

The employer's actions are fine because it is based on a bona fide occupational qualification $($BFOQ$)-$ it needs to fire Amir because it is losing The employer business.

The manager has subjected Amir to unlawful religious discrimination by taking an adverse action based on customer preference not to have a cashier of Amir's perceived religion.

The employer's actions are fine because they are based upon a "mistake in fact" due to the fact Amir is not a Muslim. "Mistake of fact" is considered a valid defense under Title VII. considered a valid defense under Title VI$.$

Question $32$

$2$ pts

Employers may require Sabbath if weekend work is necessary, and excusing employee from all weekend work creates disruption in work, or would violate established seniority$/$contract rules despite employee's religious belief.

True

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