Gray Worked for AT&T

question 385

Multiple Choice

Gray worked for AT&T. She was accused of falsifying records to create an excuse for her absences and was fired. AT&T managers discussed this matter with a company that handled its unemployment benefits claims, as she filed for benefits. Gray contended the discussion was defamatory and sued AT&T. The court would be likely to hold that Gray had:

• A) no claim; the discussion was in the ordinary course of business
• B) no claim because federal legislation allows employers to discuss such work-related matters
• C) no claim because all states have statutes that provide protection for employers against such suits, as does the law in most states
• D) a claim because the accusation was not shown to be correct and injured her ability to obtain further employment
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Open

Characterized by an absence of restrictions, barriers, or limitations, allowing for free and broad participation or access.

Closed Group Membership

Refers to a type of group where membership is fixed and new members are not added once the group has started.

Attraction

A feeling of being drawn towards a particular person, thing, or activity due to finding them appealing or interesting.

On-Call Workers

Employees who are not on a fixed schedule but are available to work as needed, often at short notice.