Katie Fleming is a qualified carpenter just like her father and 4 brothers. She applied for a job with Kent Construction, LLC. Katie was assigned to work on the current project. A number of her co-workers complained saying they did not want to work with a woman and would not work with a woman. The entire crew threatened to walk off the job. Katie was subsequently terminated.

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Kent Construction is liable for gender discrimination since Katie was fired because she was a woman. The complaints and threats by the co-workers were based solely on Katie's gender, therefore, it constitutes discrimination. Kent Construction cannot use the business necessity defense or BFOQ in this case as there is no legitimate reason for gender preference in this job.

Katie Fleming Is a Qualified Carpenter Just Like Her Father