Questions from Business Law


Q: 1. What do you think of the way in which Ali

1. What do you think of the way in which Ali was approached by Dr. Shields about her violation of the dress code? Does this seem advisable to you? 2. How much of a role do you think different cultural...

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Q: 1. Are you surprised by this outcome? Why or why

1. Are you surprised by this outcome? Why or why not? 2. Does the outcome make sense to you? Explain. 3. What would you have done if you were the employer in this situation?

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Q: In May 2015, a woman sued her employer after she was

In May 2015, a woman sued her employer after she was fired for uninstalling a GPS tracking app from a company-issued smartphone. Does she have a case for wrongful termination? What about a violation o...

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Q: A gay employee files a claim of invasion of privacy against his

A gay employee files a claim of invasion of privacy against his employer who shared with co-workers the fact that the employee’s male partner was listed on his insurance policy and pension plan as his...

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Q: An employee obtains permission to take a leave of absence to attend

An employee obtains permission to take a leave of absence to attend to a personal matter. A co-worker asks the manager why the employee is on leave. What information may the manager properly share wit...

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Q: Robert Sumien worked as an emergency care technician (EMT) for

Robert Sumien worked as an emergency care technician (EMT) for Careflite. Jan Roberts, his ambulance partner, commented on the Facebook wall of a third Careflite employee that she wanted to “slap” a p...

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Q: An employee submitted an expense report that included costs from a cell

An employee submitted an expense report that included costs from a cell phone issued by his company. The company wanted to check the phone to verify information that the employee had provided and, bec...

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Q: In 2013, an employee was suspected of falsifying time records,

In 2013, an employee was suspected of falsifying time records, so the state employer installed a GPS device on the employee’s personal vehicle, which the employee used for work activities. However the...

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Q: A teacher claimed that she was diagnosed with adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

A teacher claimed that she was diagnosed with adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She brought a claim against the school district alleging that the district had violated the America...

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Q: Two female employees of a 24-hour residential facility for abused

Two female employees of a 24-hour residential facility for abused and neglected children discovered video recording equipment hidden on a bookshelf in an office that they shared. They were able to loc...

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