Firing an Employee Because She Has the AIDS Virus Is

question 398

True/False

Firing an employee because she has the AIDS virus is not likely to violate the Disabilities Act because employers have a business necessity for not wanting to employ such people: i.e. high medical insurance costs.

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Definitions:

Tangible Asset

Physical assets that have a value and exist in a physical form, such as machinery, buildings, and land.

Part-time Employees

Workers who are employed for less than the standard working hours, offering flexibility and reduced workload.

In-process Inventory

Goods and materials that are partially completed in the manufacturing process but are not yet finished products.

Social Issues

Societal concerns that affect a significant number of people and may require collective action for resolution.