Question

Jamie is a 47-year-old accountant who has worked for a large software firm for more than 25 years. His performance during this time has been exceptional, and he is highly regarded by his peers. Despite this, he is notified that he is being laid off as the management wants to replace him with a younger employee. In this scenario, the management of Jamie's firm is violating _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Explanation:

Jamie's firm in the given scenario is violating 'Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.' According to this law, any organization is prohibited to discriminate against its employees on the basis of age, race, religion, etc. The employer can not recruit someone favorably and treat an employee differently. Since his organization is intentionally discriminating against him despite his exceptional performance and contribution to the progress of the firm, thus, it is violating the title vii of the Civil rights act.