1. In this case, a number of laws have been violated.

These laws are essentially on the realms of

disparate treatment, as well as disparate impact. This is because of the fact that there is unfair
treatment of women at work, which has mitigated their promotion, and hence this must be
accounted for as disparate treatment, which is bound to have a disparate impact in terms of
these women feeling mistreated at their workplace.
2. It might be possible that gender stands to be a bona fide occupational qualification in this case.
This would be the only premise to justify these women not being promoted. However, to get a
concrete proof of this, there is a need to study the relevant job descriptions, and the hierarchy
of promotions over the course of time to be more confident.
3. As a regional manager, this issue must be brought up to higher authorities. This is because of the
fact that if this is not taken care of, then it might lead to possible lawsuit and litigation. Hence,
there is a need to change policy, and the overall imperative which is preventing women to be
promoted to higher rungs within the organization.