Ted is a 32-year-old white male. He was hired at the same time as Renee, a female, and Luis, a Hispanic male. All three are associates on the same work team, with similar job duties and comparable performance appraisals. This month, both Renee and Luis were promoted to senior associate, while Ted was not. Ted may have a claim of reverse discrimination against his employer.

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Reverse discrimination refers to discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, in favor of members of a minority or historically disadvantaged group. In this scenario, if Ted can prove that his lack of promotion was due to his race or gender, despite having similar qualifications and performance as his promoted colleagues, he may have a valid claim of reverse discrimination under employment law.

Ted Is a 32-Year-Old White Male