The federal government is closing an Army base, which will h…

The federal government is closing an Army base, which will have a major negative impact on the business of the nearby Hilton Garden Inn.  To prepare for the downturn in business, the hotel is reducing the number of hours for all employees.  A pregnant woman objects to her decrease in hours, claiming it constitutes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.  She files a lawsuit asserting a claim of discrimination.

You are a management consultant.  You are working with a cli…

You are a management consultant.  You are working with a client who owns 3 resorts.  Your client is interested in hiring young people as a way to have seasonal workers when his resorts are busy. Your job is to research the law regarding child labor laws.  Restrictions on employment of young persons (14-15 years old) include all of the following EXCEPT:

Susan applied for a position which would require her to unde…

Susan applied for a position which would require her to understand the latest in marketing through Social Media.  Susan doesn’t know very much about marketing through Social Media.  The employer decides not to hire her when she performs terribly during the job interview.  The employer, in not hiring Susan, should NOT be concerned about being sued for gender discrimination as she might allege, because