Jason Smith is a Hispanic scriptwriter from Brazil, located in Brazil, who works for a television show on an American cable network. He was fired after the producer came to know that Smith was a scientologist by faith. The producer's official reason for this termination was that as Smith was based in Brazil, communication was a problem. This is an example of ________ discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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The termination of Jason Smith for being a scientologist violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion. The official reason given by the producer (communication issue) is not the real reason and likely a cover-up for discrimination. The other options (racial, national origin, disparate-impact) do not fit the scenario described.

Jason Smith Is a Hispanic Scriptwriter from Brazil, Located in Brazil