Two Job Ads for a Store Clerk Position Are Posted

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Essay

Two job ads for a store clerk position are posted on Craigslist.One is for a small corner store that employs only two clerks.The other is for a large department store chain.Both ads say "must be available to work on Saturday." A qualified individual whose religious observances mean they are unavailable for work on Saturday applies for each job.Describe the employer's responsibility for reasonable accommodation in this case,and why you think the employer would be expected to accommodate the job applicant in each case.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can enter or exit the industry.

Monopolistic Competitor

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power in setting prices.

Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services at given prices.

Regular Buyers

Consumers who frequently purchase goods or services from the same company or brand, showing loyalty or preference.