Benjamin,a Hispanic employee at Blackhawk Tire Company,contacted the plant manager to inform him that his supervisor,Roger,treated him in a bad manner simply because he was Hispanic.After Roger learned that Benjamin had complained,Roger told other supervisors that Benjamin was lazy and irresponsible,and he made jokes about Benjamin's accent.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

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In this scenario, Benjamin has been a victim of discrimination based on race; thus, he has a valid racial harassment claim against the employer. To hold an employer liable for racial harassment, the employee must show that the harassment was based on race. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination against a person because of cultural characteristics often linked to race or ethnicity, such as a person's name, cultural dress and grooming practices, or accent or manner of speech.

Benjamin,a Hispanic Employee at Blackhawk Tire Company,contacted the Plant Manager