53. Butch is the owner of Tools R\' Us, a local hardware store. Butch previously

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53. Butch is the owner of Tools R' Us, a local hardware store. Butch previously ran the store by himself, but with the holidays coming he decided he was going to hire 2 employees. Butch hired Cam and Sam. Butch was impressed with both men's home improvement skills and knowledge of his product offerings. After hiring Cam, Butch leamed that Cam has a boyfriend. Upon learming this, Butch began micro managing Cam and treating him differently than Sam, who is heterosexual. Cam is getting fed up with Butch's insults about his masculinity. Discuss whether Cam has a discrimination claim and provide the basis for your position?

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Cam is facing an insult and wrongful behavior from the end of Butch the owner of the company. Such behavior is caused due to the se-xu-al orientation of Cam and it is counted as a discrimination as per the different laws. Cam is facing the discriminatory behavior and relatively hostile work environment on the basis of his se-sua-l orientation. Such discrimination and hostile work environment is strictly prohibited as per the state or local fair employment laws, the EEOC laws and article VII of civil rights act 1964. Therefore, on the basis of these laws, Cam can sue his employer. Cam can approach EEOC commission and file a complaint against his employer.

Reference:

What You Should Know About EEOC and the Enforcement Protections for LGBT Workers. Retrieved from: https://www.eeoc.gov

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