Joanne is a sales clerk for SaveCo, a retail storeemploying 14 full-time and 4 part-time employees in Tupleo, MS. Sheis frequently 10-15 minutes late for her shift on several days perweek when she attends Mass at St James Catholic Church across town.On the other hand, Yusef, a newly hired clerk who is Muslim, is notdisciplined by the supervisor, Donald, for frequently arriving 10minutes late for his shift even though Donald knows it is due tohis attendance at morning prayer at the local Mosque. On the otherhand Donald has disciplined Joanne for her tardiness, despite herbeing his neice. Donald usually fills in for Yusef at his cashregister until he arrives. Donald's explanation is that we shouldall be more understanding and supportive of Yusef's situation as amember of a minority community. However, Donald expects all otheremployees to be punctual. Donald explains that sometimes work rulesneed to be bent for some employees to show that the company hasrespect for diverse religious views.
Joanne stops going to mass during the week as a result of herwritten adverse performance counseling statements and docked pay.However, her perceived injustice weighs heavy on her, and sevenmonths later she files a Title VII complaint over what she sees asdifferent treatment in her workplace based on her religion,

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Question 1

Is SaveCo a covered employer under Title VII?

A. Yes

B. No

2 points

Question 2

If Joanne is to file her complaint in a timely manner,how many days does she have?

A. 365 days

B. 300 days

C. 180 days

D. 20 weeks

2 points

Question 3

Was Joanne's complaint filed in a timely manner, andwhat will happen next?

A. She did file in a timely manner and the EEOC islikely to conclude reasonable cause.

B. She did file in a timely manner and the EEOC islikely to conclude no cause.

C. She did not file in a timely manner and the EEOC islikely to conclude no cause.

D. She did not file in a timely manner and the EEOC islikely to administratively close her case.

2 points

Question 4

What is the next stage in the seven-step method towhich Joanne's complaint is likely to advance .

A. Is the employee covered (some employees may beexempted)?

B. Applying the criteria for prima facie case.

C. Evaluate the employer's rebuttal.

D. Nowhere. Analysis stops once a stepfails.

Question 5

Regardless of your previous answers, is Joanne acovered employee under the statute (Title VII)?

A. Yes
B. No