Ray Schultz, a highly competent employee, had been overlooked for a promotion twice in the span of six months and he recently filed a claim for discrimination with the EEOC. Ever since he filed the discrimination suit, Ray has been suffering from hostility in the workplace. His schedules were changed without notifying him and he received an unfair performance review from his superiors. This is an example of _______.
A) retaliation
B) reasonable accommodation
C) Bona fide occupational qualification
D) undue ship
E) reverse discrimination

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Ray Schultz is being subjected to adverse actions in response to his filing a claim for discrimination. This is a classic example of retaliation. The employer is retaliating against Ray for exercising his rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who has filed a claim for discrimination or harassment.

Ray Schultz, a Highly Competent Employee, Had Been Overlooked for a Promotion