Mary Started Her Dot

question 99

Multiple Choice

Mary started her dot.com business in 2005.Recently,she hired Jackie as VP of Sales and Marketing.As part of company policy,management was to give a blood test for verification of AIDS or any drug abuse.When the results came back,Mary found out that Jackie had AIDS.She was fired because the company does not tolerate having employees with AIDS.

• A)Mary had the right to fire Jackie because it is her company and she can do whatever she wants.
• B)Mary should have consulted with an attorney to find a reason for firing Jackie.
• C)Mary is in violation of discrimination laws.
• D)Mary should have requested a blood test from everyone on a quarterly basis.

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Definitions:

WARN

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, a U.S. labor law requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60-day advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs.

Flash Flood

A rapid flooding of low-lying areas, usually caused by intense rainfall over a short period of time.

Legal Obligations

Duties enforced by law that require an individual or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

Wrongful Discharge

An illegal termination of employment, breaching contract terms or violating statutory or common law rules protecting employees.