Joe applies for a position at Home Depot. During the interview, the interviewer suspects that Joe is gay. When asked why the suspicion, the interviewer says that Joe acted effeminately. Home Depot does not hire Joe even though he is qualified for the position. Does Joe have a cause of action against Home Depot if he sues them? Why or why not?
IRAC format
Issue(s) - State the issue(s) or question(s) to be decided. May be broad or narrow. (Stated such as "The issue is whether..." or "Does...?") (Hint: pay particular attention to the respective contentions of the parties and/or the questions asked in the problems).
Rule(s) [of Law] - State and explain the applicable rules of law, such as the applicable constitution provision, statute, regulation, or common law principle (write out or summarize - do not just provide the citation). E.g. - Under Texas law, it is illegal to ....
Application - Apply the appropriate rule(s) of law to the specific facts of the case (the court's explanation/reasoning/rationale for its findings/holding/decision in a case brief.....or your reasoning/rationale for your conclusion/outcome/decision in a chapter problem analysis) (should be the longest part of the FIRAC analysis).
Conclusion - State the outcome/decision/holding of the case or problem analysis (determination of issues) based on application of law to the facts