Problem
You are the owner for a security company which has 100 employees You are hiring security guards and you require all security guards to be over 5'11. You believe that the public would view tall security guards as powerful and the public would be scared of them. Jane applies for the job, but Jane does not get the job since she is only 5'2".
i. What federal law applies?
ii. What type of discrimination claim might you face because of this action?
iii. Does Jane have a prima facie case?
iv. What is a prima facie case?
v. You argue as a defense that looking strong is a business necessity. Is this correct? Why or why not?