Employer refuses to promote employee because of several factors, one of which was discrimination against her because of sexual stereotyping. The other factors included that she was difficult to get along with and was rude to her subordinates and co-workers. If a jury finds that the employer would have still denied her the promotion even if the Employer hadn’t considered the impermissible factor, how, if at all, is her remedy affected?
a. It will not be affected at all.
b. She can be awarded back pay, punitive and compensatory damages, plus attorneys’ fees and given the promotion or front pay.
c. She can be awarded attorneys’ fees and given the promotion or front pay.
d. She can receive legal fees and Employer will be ordered by the court to cease violating Title VII.
e. She can be given the promotion and legal fees, but not money damages.