a) yes
b) Company must have BFOQ to keep a female secretary.
Explanation:
a) Martel was fired based on his gender
b) Civil rights act of 1964 prohibits hiring, firing and promotion in employment based on gender and sex.
Martel can't file a law suit with Equal employment opportunity commission now as more than 180 days have passed.
However, he can challenge the appointment of female by questioning the existence of Bonafide Occupational Qualification for the job of the secretary in the company.