Question 1: A Black firefighter alleges that each time he is transferred from one fire station to another, he must take his bed with him, on orders of the fire chief. The chief defends on the basis that it is a legitimate decision because white firefighters would not want to sleep in the same bed in which a Black firefighter slept. Is this illegal under Title VII? Explain.

Question 2: A white college receptionist is fired when it is found that she told a Black college applicant that the applications for admissions are distinguished by race by the notation of a small RH in the corner of Black applicants' applications. "RH," she says, is her supervisor's term for "raisin heads," which he calls African Americans. Is the employee entitled to reinstatement?

Question 3: A Black female employee is told that she cannot come to work with her hair in decorative braids traditionally worn in Africa, and if she continues to do so, she will be terminated. Does the employee have a claim under Title VII?

Question 4: Ken recruits applicants for several prominent companies. Often when the companies call for Ken's services, they strongly hint that they do not wish to hire Southeast Asians, so Ken never places them with those companies. Is Ken liable for illegal discrimination?

1. Include the question with your response.
2. Explain/justify your answers with facts, laws, and regulations.
3. Avoid emotions/feelings/experiences/opinions.
4. Specific examples and details are required.
5. 1-2 paragraphs for each question/response is expected. FYI - a paragraph is a minimum of 5-7 sentences.
6. Use the content found in this week's material in your responses (i.e. this week we look at Race and Color Discrimination - which means content of Title 9 should be included in your response.)