Brian, a Hispanic Employee, Is a Constant Low Performer

question 91

Multiple Choice

Brian, a Hispanic employee, is a constant low performer. Mark, his boss, is frustrated and is unable to discharge him due to HR policies. As a consequence, Mark gives Brian low-level work assignments as well as subjects him to other forms of undesirable treatment. If Brian leaves the organization, the mentioned actions can expose Mark to a possible ____.

• A)retaliation lawsuit
• B)forgery lawsuit
• C)reverse discrimination suit
• D)public policy violation lawsuit
• E)civil infringement lawsuit

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Definitions:

Fractional Shares

Smaller portions of a full share of stock, representing a piece of equity less than one full share.

Shareholder Derivative Action

A lawsuit brought by a company shareholder against the company's executives, directors, or other insiders, typically for breach of fiduciary duties.

Corporate Assets

Resources owned by a corporation, including physical properties, intellectual property, and financial assets, which are used to operate the business.

Preemptive Right

The right of existing shareholders to purchase additional shares in a company before they are offered to the public, often to maintain their percentage of ownership.