Muhammad, a recent culinary school graduate of Middle Eastern descent and a Muslim, applied for an assistant baker position at Joe's Bakery but was told the position was filled, though it remained open. The ad ran for nine consecutive days after Muhammad applied. Joe's Bakery employs seven people. These facts satisfy the requirements for a prima facie case of discrimination, so Muhammad can pursue a claim against Joe's Bakery.

1. So, Joe's Bakery advertised in the local newspaper for an assistant baker. Muhammad, a recent
honors graduate of the Culinary School of America, applied for the position and was told that the
position had been filled, although the position remained open. Muhammad is of Middle-Eastern
descent and practices the Muslim faith. The following day and for nine consecutive days,
Muhammad saw the ad in the paper again. Joe's Bakery employs 7 people, including Joe. Do the
facts satisfy the requirements for a prima facie case? If so, can Muhammad pursue a claim for
discrimination against Joe's Bakery?
Solution
As per the facts of the case, this case satisfy the requirements for a prima facie case. Since, the
Position was vacant for next 10 days which is evident from the fact that the Ad was displayed for
continously 10 days, and also Joe's Bakery employs 7 people, so all these facts satisfy the
requirements for a prima facie case.
Yes, Muhammad can pursue a claim for discrimination against Joe's Bakery because even after
telling Muhammad that the positions are closed, they still recruited seven people and also the Ad
was continously being displayed for 10 days, all these evidences shows that Muhammad was
being discriminated only because he was practising Muslim faith.