Question

Rheingold Supply has a seniority system by which employees who have worked the longest are first in line for promotions and last to be laid off. As a result, most of the senior managers at Rheingold Supply are men. If Jane files a claim of illegal discrimination, Rheingold Supply:
a. will have a legitimate defense because gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for senior management.

b. will have a legitimate defense because Rheingold Supply has a seniority system in place.

c. will have a legitimate defense because retaining men in top management positions is a business necessity.

d. will be in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Answer 1

B because legitimate defense does have a senority system