Question

John is thirty years old and Kelly does not have a college degree. Based on this information, members of protected classes include __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

John

Explanation:

Protected classes are a group of people who are qualified to be protected by law against discrimination based upon following basis:

1. Race
2. Religion
3. National Origin i.e a person's nationality
4. Age
5. Sex: i.e gender based discrimination
6. Pregnancy
7. Familial status i.e individuals with family and kids or without family and kids
8. Disability
9. Veteran i.e the ones who have served armed forces
10. Genetic Information or genes/ genetics of an individual

Since age is included as a basis of discrimination against which members of protected classes are protected, John's age being thirty years cannot be held against him if he is capable and qualified for a particular work.

Degree or academic qualification is not included under above basis and hence Kelly will not be included in members of protected classes.