Three Employees Working for the Same Company Were Found to Have

question 2

Multiple Choice

Three employees working for the same company were found to have stolen company cargo.  Two of the employees were white, and one was black.  The two white employees were fired, but not the black employee.  If the white employees sue, the court will most likely decide:

• A)for the employer, because the employees were guilty of theft
• B)for the employer, because the employees were employees at will
• C)for the employee, because the employer treated him differently based on his race
• D)for the employee, because his employer was within its discretion to fire some, but not all employees guilty of theft

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its creditors for goods and services that have been received but not yet paid for.

Prepaid Expenses

The payments the company has already made for services not yet received.

Compensation Policy

The level of compensation and benefits for each type of position in the business.

Obligations

Duties or responsibilities that an individual or organization is required to fulfill, often by law, social norms, or personal commitment.