Brian, a Hispanic employee, is a constant low performer. Mark, his boss, is frustrated and is unable to discharge him due to HR policies. As a consequence, Mark gives Brian low-level work assignments as well as subjects him to other forms of undesirable treatment. If Brian leaves the organization, the mentioned actions can expose Mark to a possible ____.
A)retaliation lawsuit
B)forgery lawsuit
C)reverse discrimination suit
D)public policy violation lawsuit
E)civil infringement lawsuit

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A frustrated supervisor, who, unable to discharge an employee because of HR, may resort to punishing him in other ways, such as giving the person a low-level work assignment, a downsized office, or some other form of undesirable treatment. This could lead to a subsequent "retaliation" lawsuit.

Brian, a Hispanic Employee, Is a Constant Low Performer