Question 1

1. Wrongful Termination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for illegal reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. This can include being let go for reporting illegal activities or refusing to commit illegal acts.

• Example: An employee is fired after reporting safety violations to a government agency.

Question 2

2. Constructive Termination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Constructive termination happens when an employee resigns due to intolerable working conditions created by the employer. The conditions must be so severe that a reasonable person would feel compelled to quit.

• Example: An employee resigns after enduring ongoing severe harassment and a hostile work environment.

Question 3

3. Sexual Harassment

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace. It can create a hostile or offensive work environment.

• Example: A coworker repeatedly makes inappropriate comments and touches an employee without consent.

Question 4

4. Hospital Work Environment

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: This involves ensuring that working conditions in hospitals are fair, safe, and conducive to the well-being of staff. It includes addressing issues such as excessive workloads, unsafe practices, and inadequate support.

• Example: Nurses working excessive hours without adequate breaks or proper safety measures.

Question 5

5. Gender Discrimination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Gender discrimination is treating someone unfavorably because of their gender. It can affect hiring, promotions, job assignments, and other employment terms.

• Example: A qualified woman is repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified male colleagues.

Question 6

6. Pregnancy Discrimination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This includes hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, and other employment terms.

• Example: A woman is fired after informing her employer she is pregnant and will need maternity leave.

Question 7

7. Racial Discrimination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Racial discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their race or characteristics associated with race. It can impact hiring, promotions, job assignments, and other employment terms.

• Example: An employee is denied a promotion solely because of their racial background.

Question 8

8. Disability Discrimination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of a disability. Employers are also required to provide reasonable accommodations to enable the person to perform their job.

• Example: An employee with a disability is not provided with necessary modifications to their workspace and is subsequently demoted.

Question 9

9. Age Discrimination

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, particularly if they are 40 or older. It can affect hiring, promotions, job assignments, and other employment terms.

• Example: An older employee is laid off while younger, less experienced employees are retained.

Question 10

10. Whistleblower Retaliation

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Whistleblower retaliation occurs when an employee is punished for reporting illegal or unethical behavior within the organization. This can include demotion, harassment, or termination.

• Example: An employee is demoted after reporting financial fraud within the company to authorities.

Question 11

11. Severance Agreement Review

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Severance agreement review involves analyzing the terms and conditions of a severance package to ensure it is fair and beneficial for the employee. This includes evaluating compensation, benefits, and any restrictive covenants.

• Example: An attorney reviews an employee’s severance package to ensure they receive adequate compensation and benefits.

Question 12

12. Unpaid Wages

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: Unpaid wages occur when an employer fails to pay an employee the wages they are entitled to, including overtime and minimum wage. Employees can seek legal action to recover these unpaid earnings.

• Example: An employee works overtime hours but does not receive the appropriate overtime pay from their employer.

Question 13

13. Other

Accepted Answer

• Explanation: This category includes any other employment-related legal issues not specifically listed. It can cover a broad range of workplace disputes and legal concerns.

• Example: An employee files a lawsuit for breach of contract or unfair labor practices not covered by other specific categories.

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