1. Sally works in the accounting department of Sidwell Hospitals. Sally discovers that Sidwell has been seeking...
Question:
1. Sally works in the accounting department of Sidwell Hospitals. Sally discovers that Sidwell has been seeking reimbursement from Medicare for surgeries and procedures that they never actually performed. When Sidwell finds out that Sally has reported them to the federal government, they fire her.
What recourse is available to Sally?
2. Buster is a bus driver for the City of Pomona. Buster’s supervisor notices that he has been showing up to work late, slurring his speech, and having trouble walking without stumbling. Buster’s boss thinks that he may be drunk or using drugs.
If Buster’s employer wants to have him drug tested, would such testing be permissible? Why or why not?
3. Michael wants to be a West County firefighter, however, he is paralyzed from the neck down. West County told Michael that they will not hire him because he is disabled.
If Micheal sues West County for discrimination, what is the likely result?
4. Lindsay operates a line of photography studios. She is looking to expand her business and is offering to sell $2 million in ownership interests in her company between February 1, 2023-October 31, 2023.
What legal requirements must she follow in order to do so?
5. Reggie manages the Bluth Banana Stand. Reggie tells Maeby (one of his employees) that he will give her a raise if she goes out on a date with him. When Maeby refuses, Reggie fires her.
If Maeby sues the Bluth Banana Stand, what is the likely result?