QUESTION $25$

Rob is $26$ years old and a manager at Starbucks. Rob has stated on more than one occasion that he does not think older people should not work at Starbucks because they do not fit with the image of a Starbucks employee. Leslie, a $39$ year old woman, applies for a job at Starbucks, and she is qualified. During the interview, Rob says he thinks she is too old to work at Starbucks and does not hire her. A week later, Rob hires a $19$ year old. Based on these facts, which statement is true:

Leslie has a prima facie case of age discrimination against Starbucks

C$.$ Leslie does not have a prima facie case of age discrimination against Starbucks because she is under $40$ years old.

Leslie$s$ age is not relevant

None of the above is true.