Corrine Is an Employee at XEX Company

question 51

Multiple Choice

Corrine is an employee at XEX company. She was given a very generic handbook when she started employment. The handbook says nothing about using social media while at work. She is fired one day and told she was fired based on the employee handbook. If she is an at-will employee, this could be considered ________.

• A) a business practices exception to the at-will rule.
• B) a breach of implied contract exception to the at-will rule.
• C) the basis for a disparate treatment claim.
• D) the basis for a disparate impact claim.
• E) There are no exceptions to the at-will employment rule and Corrine would have no recourse.

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Definitions:

Persuasion Agent

An individual or entity that attempts to influence others' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors through various forms of communication.

Sock Puppeting

The act of creating a fake online identity to praise, defend, or create the illusion of support for oneself, a stand, or a product.

PSP

stands for PlayStation Portable, a handheld game console developed by Sony.

Fraudulent Marketing

Deceptive or misleading marketing practices that intentionally mislead consumers for the benefit of the advertiser or marketer, often leading to consumer harm.