Which of the following is NOT listed as a protected class under Title VII protections in Tennessee?

• A. Height
• B. Creed
• C. Disability
• D. Veteran status

Answer: (A)

The concept here is which attribute is not protected by Title VII in Tennessee. Title VII forbids discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Creed is treated as related to religion, so it falls under protections for religious beliefs. Disability is protected under broader anti-discrimination laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Tennessee’s Human Rights Act. Veteran status is also protected under federal laws (and is recognized in some state protections). Height, however, is not listed as a protected characteristic in Title VII or in the typical state expansions of it, so it’s the attribute that isn’t protected.