Which of the following individuals would be LEAST likely to be protected by the EEOC from discrimination on the basis of family responsibilities?

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The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) focuses on protecting individuals from discrimination based on specific characteristics, such as age, race, gender, and disability, among others. While the scenarios in A, B, and C involve individuals who might be protected due to their caregiving responsibilities for a spouse or child, which could be seen as related to gender or family status, option D involves a single woman caring for elderly parents in nursing homes. This situation is less directly covered by EEOC protections, as the discrimination based on family responsibilities typically focuses more on immediate caregiving responsibilities for dependents living at home or directly dependent on the employee, rather than adult family members who are already in long-term care facilities.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Be LEAST Likely to Be