Tom Long and Mark Short ask their attorney, Susan North, Esq., whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to The Long and the Short of It ("L&S"). L&S has four stores with a total of 62 employees. Growth has been phenomenal.

QUESTIONS:

1. Does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act apply to The Long and Short of It? Why or why not?

2. If it does apply, what is the organization required to do with regard to do with regard to their selection process of potential candidates?

3. If it does apply, what steps should the organization take to avoid being in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

4. What should the company do if it receives notice of a claim for discrimination?