Oren believes that Power Utility Corporation (PUC) has discriminated against him on the basis of race. He files a suit against PUC under the Civil Rights Act. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Oren must show that

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To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Oren must show that he is a member of a protected class. This means that he must demonstrate that he belongs to a group of people who have historically been subject to discrimination, such as people of a certain race, gender, or religion. It is not necessary for Oren to prove that PUC had no legal defenses, that discriminatory intent motivated PUC's act, or that no other firm in PUC's industry has committed a discriminatory act at this stage of the lawsuit.

Oren Believes That Power Utility Corporation (PUC) Has Discriminated Against