LAW531 LAW/531 Discrimination Scenario Simulation Week 5

Complete the Discrimination Scenario Simulation involving a discrimination issue at the workplace and associated legal issues (The Firefighter employment scenario).

Write responses to the decision points embedded in the simulation.

1. Should a degree be a requirement to sit for the exam?

2. Is is a reasonable assumption that the city of Davis will add Doug and Sam to the certification list?

3. Can the city successfully defend itself on the basis of " disparate impact"?

4. Under what circumstances may recial descrimination be proved by "disparate impact"?