Read the case study.

If discrimination was present, state what type. What legal principle was violated? Make sure you explain why a problem did or did not exist. State which law applies from what you learned in our materials.

Who should win? Why?

Explain what should have been done differently.

Case #$1$:

Culvers employee Jane Opossum was accused of fraud as her employer claimed she was falsifying documents after she mistakenly entered incorrect information when recording fridge temperatures in a duty roster. As a result, she was given lesser duties, taking away vital parts of her supervisor position and was told she needed to retrain before she could continue with those responsibilities which made up the job she loves.

In an interview, Jane expressed that she was made to feel like a fraud and was on the verge of wanting to end her life. The only thing that held her back was the thought of her children.

Jane took Culvers to an employment tribunal as she stated that she had been upfront with her employees from the start, telling them that she was Dyslexic which means that she has difficulties with reading, writing and telling the time. She also advised them that she is a visual learner, meaning that she needs to be physically shown how to complete a task in order to learn.

Case #$2$

Ginger Paul, an employee of Rich Brands, which owns luxury branded merchandise, was spied on by her employer, denied the opportunity to progress within the company and was bullied by HR and other staff members as a result of her skin color.

Following a back injury, Rich Brands placed Ginger under close surveillance for a number of days, following her to a wedding and even receiving images of her home and garden. Undoubtedly, this act was unnerving, intimidating and upsetting for her.

Ginger was also refused internal progression on the basis that she was black and had applied for the same post on three different occasions, with all three of the recruitment decisions being made by the same people. No people of color were employed by Rich Brands except Ginger. The company had no records of diversity training or any other records to show diversity was encouraged.

In addition, Ginger had been subject to bullying when other staff members refused to enter a lift with her which was found as a violation of her dignity. These employees were said to have laughed and made fun of her when Ginger held the lift door open for them $$ they walked straight passed and waited for another lift to come.

When Ginger complained to the HR department about the various events, she was told to look for a new job and was accused of causing her colleagues distress. She was even told in an email from the HR team that she wasn$$t the only $$black member of staff$$ within her team and no other complaints were filed by others.

Case #$3$

Jonesy Franks worked for a ice cream company. The company specialized in unique flavors such as Watermelon Pistachio, Chocolate Alligator, and Plum Pumpernickel. It was a fun work environment and the CEO often celebrated the achievements of the staff. The staff was tight$-$knit and really embodied the idea of treating people like family.

Jonesy's boss, Hailey, decided to throw a party at her house. Hailey invited all the ladies of the company's candy division. She decided the ladies needed a Girls Night Out. It had been a very busy season and she wanted a spa night with wine and chocolate truffles with "her girls." It just so happened that Jonesy was only $1$ of $4$ males in that division. None of the males were invited to the event.

As Jonesy pondered this event, he was angry he was not included. There were not other fun events planned. He thinks the guys should have been included. He is angry that his boss did not include him just because he is a man. When he talked to HR$,$ he was told he was being silly and that he needed to get over it$.$