A member of a minority race applies for a position for which he is well-qualified.However,the company rejects him and hires a nonminority applicant for the position.The minority applicant can sue under ________.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment. If a qualified minority applicant is denied a job while a non-minority applicant is hired for the same position, it is a violation of Title VII and the minority applicant can file a discrimination lawsuit against the company. The other options listed are not applicable to this scenario.

A Member of a Minority Race Applies for a Position