Mohammed worked in a garment manufacturing firm. He was a new immigrant from Afghanistan and due to the terrorist activities in his country he faced several discrimination issues at his place of work. He was subjected to humiliation and verbal abuse, and subsequently he was physically assaulted by his co-workers a few blocks from the company premises. He filed a suit under Title VII alleging racial discrimination by co-workers and his employers. To establish a prima-facie case he should present the court with:
A)enough evidence to raise a presumption of discrimination.
B)written notice from the federal government allowing him to sue his employers.
C)written notice from the state government allowing him to sue his employers and co-workers.
D)direct evidence to raise the mixed-motive analysis under Section 702(m).

Question

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To establish a prima facie case under Title VII for racial discrimination, the plaintiff must present enough evidence to raise a presumption of discrimination, not necessarily direct evidence or government permission to sue.

Mohammed Worked in a Garment Manufacturing Firm