Questions from Business Law

Q: Title VII protects those who make claims against retaliation for asserting their

Title VII protects those who make claims against retaliation for asserting their rights. In 2016, the EEOC posted its first anti-retaliation guidance in more than eighteen years. Find out how the EEOC...

Q: What impact might global slavery have on the health and safety conditions

What impact might global slavery have on the health and safety conditions of ordinary workers?

Q: The New York Times reported in 2015 on the nail salon business

The New York Times reported in 2015 on the nail salon business: respiratory and skin ailments are common among salon workers, and medical research links the chemicals used with serious health problems...

Q: 1. The Pierce majority announces a new “cause of action

1. The Pierce majority announces a new “cause of action in New Jersey for wrongful discharge when the discharge is contrary to a clear mandate of public policy.” Yet Dr. Pierce lost this case. Why did...

Q: In 2010 California adopted the Transparency in Supply Chains Act. This

In 2010 California adopted the Transparency in Supply Chains Act. This law requires large retail sellers and manufacturers to disclose on their websites their "efforts to eradicate slavery and traffic...

Q: (a) In May, 2013 Hawaii became the second state

(a) In May, 2013 Hawaii became the second state to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Find out if similar legislation is pending in your state. (b) See what you can find out about efforts to orga...

Q: How would you resolve the firearm dilemma? What legal issues should

How would you resolve the firearm dilemma? What legal issues should you consider? Has your state adopted laws that prohibit companies from banning firearms at work? Find a lawsuit challenging this law...

Q: Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts adopted a policy requiring all employees to

Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts adopted a policy requiring all employees to either get a flu shot or wear a facemask over their nose and mouth while on duty. Clarke refused the vaccination on...

Q: Would you be willing to pay more for products purchased through Amazon

Would you be willing to pay more for products purchased through Amazon to improve pay and labor conditions for its warehouse workers? Research: Have current low-end working conditions improved at Amaz...

Q: In March 2016, fast-food workers in 19 cities complained

In March 2016, fast-food workers in 19 cities complained to OSHA that at MacDonald’s, the hot oil, steamy grills, greasy slippery floors, understaffing and pressure to work faster created unreasonably...