The term “national origin” itself has not been defined and must essentially be judged on a case-by-case basis. According to the EEOC, national origin discrimination can occur when an employer denies employment to an applicant based on their apparent ancestral origin or "the physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics of a group of people." national origin”. (p. 303) Currently, discrimination based on national origin is the fastest growing complaint. Under Title VII, discrimination is prohibited in a number of respects. An employer cannot discriminate against an applicant because they have a last name associated with a national origin group, because they are perceived to belong to a national origin group, because they are linked to a person of national origin or because he participates in activities associated with a group of national origin. national group. (p..