Legality and ethics are not the same thing. Sometimes the “right” decision from an ethical point of view may mean breaking a law or not exercising your right under the law. For example, a green light gives me the right to walk out into the crosswalk (legality), but if I see a truck running his red light, the right decision is to NOT exercise my right to walk.
 
 Below are some laws that you have or will run up against frequently. Think of an example of when you might make the right decision ethically and break the law or not exercise your rights under the law.

a. The speed limit is 55 mph.

b. The contract says that your customer must pay in 30 days.

c. The sign posted on the beach reads, “No swimming allowed.”

d. City regulations allow your store to be open seven days a week.

e. Labor laws mandate a half hour lunch break.