1.Several applicants filed charges with the EEOC against INC Corp. They indicated that they were not hired because of their gender. EEOC reviewed INC Corp's EEO reports and the summary of their recent recruitment for Sales Managers. 100 applicants applied for the position, 60 were males and 40 were females. INC hired 40 of the males and 20 of the female applicants. Using the 4/5 rule and the information you have, is there any evidence of discrimination why? Please show your calculations.

2.Susan Brown was terminated from KC Inc due to lateness and her inability to perform accurate data entry. ABC Inc, a prospective employer, contacted you at KC Inc. for a reference on Susan Brown. Can KC Inc. provide a negative reference on Susan Brown? Is it legal for employers to provide a negative reference for a former employee? Is it considered defamation of character?

Please discuss below and in your discussion, please define defamation of character