Eric testified for the plaintiff in a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a female employee against their employer,Sincere Bank.He had been advised by his manager not to get involved.Shortly thereafter,Eric was fired.Which of the following is the most likely outcome in this scenario?
A) Eric has no case for retaliatory discharge because he is not a member of the protected class.
B) Eric has no case for retaliatory discharge because he was merely testifying on behalf of someone else and this is insufficient involvement to get protection under anti-discrimination law.
C) Eric may use the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense to file a discrimination case against Sincere Bank.
D) Eric may have a case because Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects an employee who participates in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing on a colleague's complaint of discrimination.
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