Karen Murphy$$s boss, Timothy Simonson, an $$old school$$ manager, believes that women are not capable of making top$-$level decisions. Karen$$s decisions when performing her job are often sidelined or overturned by Timothy. When Karen confronts Timothy, he terminates her employment. Which of the following is the most appropriate lawsuit that will help Karen?

a retaliation lawsuit

a forgery lawsuit

a reverse discrimination suit

a public policy violation lawsuit

a civil right infringement lawsuit