Question 4(1 point)

James applied for a promotion but was rejected because he did not possess the academic qualifications listed in the announcement of the vacancy. Nevertheless, he decided to "get even" with his bosses by filing a claim that his denial was the result of racial discrimination. Upon learning of that filing and hearing a co-worker state that he heard James boast that he had filed the charge to "get even," the company fired James. Can James state a retaliation claim?

Question 4 options:

a)

No, because he did not possess the academic qualifications.

b)

Yes, because the statement by the co-worker is inadmissible hearsay.

c)

No, because a reasonable person would not have believed his claim of racial discrimination.

d)

Yes, because he had engaged in protected participation activity.