[Science Fiction Argument] Kolby Worked as an Information Technology Specialist

question 71

Multiple Choice

[Science Fiction Argument] Kolby worked as an information technology specialist. Kolby and his new supervisor got into an argument about the best type of movies. The next day, the supervisor fired Kolby because Kolby is a fan of science fiction, rather than than drama. Kolby complained to Juna, the head of human resources, because he had worked for the company for 30 years without any problems and it was not fair to fire him. Kolby told Juna that now he and his wife will have no insurance and he cannot even file for unemployment. Juna told him that the supervisor did not violate any laws and sometimes life is not fair.
-Would Kolby likely be qualified to receive unemployment compensation?

• A) Yes, unless the employer can prove that Kolby was fired for cause.
• B) Yes, because Kolby did not voluntarily quit.
• C) Yes, because Kolby did not quit and was fired in violation of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
• D) No, because he was an employee-at-will.
• E) No, because he was not laid off.

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