Author Question: Muriel is the owner of a garment factory in New York City. Ten months back she hired 20 employees to ... (Read 130 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Muriel is the owner of a garment factory in New York City. Ten months back she hired 20 employees to work in his factory, but due to the economic downturn she decided to let go of the new hires in order to save her business. All 20 employees were fired and no explanation was provided. This action is perfectly legal and covered by the doctrine of:
A) implied contract.
B) good faith and fair dealing.
C) employment-at-will.
D) necessity.

Question 2

Kelly was an employee of a retail outlet. Although the nature of the work and duties performed by both male and female workers were comparable, the remuneration paid to male workers was significantly higher compared to the female employees. When Kelly brought this to the attention of the management and objected to the difference in pay, her services were terminated without good cause. Under which law can she challenge her termination?
A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B) National Labor Relation Board
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
D) Model Employment Termination Act