Problem 1: 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 learned that Cam has a boyfriend. Upon learning 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?
Problem 2: Frank, aged 60, was an executive chef at a Zagat-rated Philadelphia restaurant for 8 years. He often received many compliments from his customers and the restaurant's business was booming. In January of 2014, the owner appointed 37-year-old Alice as Frank's supervisor. In March of 2014, Alice told Frank that the restaurant was moving in a different direction in the future. In April of 2014, Frank was replaced by a 45-year-old executive chef from New York City. The restaurant contends that Frank does not have a prima facie case because his replacement is in the protected class.
a. Is this a sufficient defense and explain why or why not with supporting information?