BUSI 506 – LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT
FINAL EXAMINATION – 13
QUESTION 13
Ollie’s BBQ is a family-owned restaurant located on a state highway in Georgia, 11 blocks from an interstate highway. The restaurant does not allow African Americans to eat inside; they must get takeout. More than half of the food serviced in the restaurant had passed through interstate commerce. According to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Federal government has the right to prohibit racial discrimination in hotels, restaurants, places of public accommodation, and other public facilities because local activities have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. The owner of Ollie’s BBQ argues that his business is local and has no impact on interstate commerce.
Is Ollie’s BBQ violating the law? Would your answer be different if Ollie’s were claiming that it was against their religion? Which argument will win? Please explain. (10 Points)
BUSI 506 – LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT
FINAL EXAMINATION – 13
QUESTION 13
Ollie’s BBQ is a family-owned restaurant located on a state highway in Georgia, 11 blocks from an interstate highway. The restaurant does not allow African Americans to eat inside; they must get takeout. More than half of the food serviced in the restaurant had passed through interstate commerce. According to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Federal government has the right to prohibit racial discrimination in hotels, restaurants, places of public accommodation, and other public facilities because local activities have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. The owner of Ollie’s BBQ argues that his business is local and has no impact on interstate commerce.
Is Ollie’s BBQ violating the law? Would your answer be different if Ollie’s were claiming that it was against their religion? Which argument will win? Please explain. (10 Points)
BUSI 506 – LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT
FINAL EXAMINATION – 13
QUESTION 13
Ollie’s BBQ is a family-owned restaurant located on a state highway in Georgia, 11 blocks from an interstate highway. The restaurant does not allow African Americans to eat inside; they must get takeout. More than half of the food serviced in the restaurant had passed through interstate commerce. According to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Federal government has the right to prohibit racial discrimination in hotels, restaurants, places of public accommodation, and other public facilities because local activities have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. The owner of Ollie’s BBQ argues that his business is local and has no impact on interstate commerce.
Is Ollie’s BBQ violating the law? Would your answer be different if Ollie’s were claiming that it was against their religion? Which argument will win? Please explain. (10 Points)