Questions from Business Law

Q: After a bitter strike and boycott that included strike-related violence

After a bitter strike and boycott that included strike-related violence and the use of “scabs” to replace workers in the walnut industry and, a returning worker who had been a quality control supervis...

Q: The union strikes the employer in an effort to receive higher wages

The union strikes the employer in an effort to receive higher wages. The employer brings in workers to replace the striking employees. Agreement is finally reached between the employer and employees....

Q: 1. What do you think of the Court not allowing the

1. What do you think of the Court not allowing the affirmative defense if there was a tangible employment action such as a discharge, demotion, or undesirable reassignment? 2. Does it make sense to yo...

Q: C. Tyler Williams Co. set up a committee called the

C. Tyler Williams Co. set up a committee called the Employee-Owners’ Influence Council (EOIC). All employees were encouraged to become members. Of 150 employees who applied, 30 of Tyler Williams’ 8,00...

Q: In its employee handbook, an employer stated that it would do

In its employee handbook, an employer stated that it would do “everything possible to maintain the company’s union-free status for the benefit of both our employees and [the Company].” Is this an unfa...

Q: A truck driver who refused to drive a truck because he “

A truck driver who refused to drive a truck because he “smelled fumes” informed his co-workers of this fact. When the employee was disciplined for refusing to take the truck, he alleged that he was en...

Q: During negotiations, employer and union exchange information on the union’s proposal

During negotiations, employer and union exchange information on the union’s proposal for pay raises. The employer rejects the proposal. The employer is adamant and refuses to agree to the raises. The...

Q: No employer intends to harm its employees. How would you define

No employer intends to harm its employees. How would you define the term willful that would give rise to penalties of up to $70,000?

Q: Nine months after coming to work for Gaggle, Inc, Sarah

Nine months after coming to work for Gaggle, Inc, Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis was not good. Sarah underwent surgery and a chemotherapy regimen that physically depleted her. W...

Q: The range of dangerous conditions in which employees have been forced to

The range of dangerous conditions in which employees have been forced to work has been well documented, at least since Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. But, what if the danger is the condition of the work...