1. System Mechanical makes aircraft equipment in the United States for sale in Europe and Asia. The company has over 10,000 employees. Among the full and part-time workers are 278 fifteen-year-olds. These teenagers receive hourly compensation of $5 per hour. Discuss the legality of this arrangement.

Explain, what is the legal problem, what legal standard applied, and what is the conclusion in this case?

2. Cynthia, a thirty-two-year-old woman, applied for a job as a delivery van driver for Federal Express. Cynthia was not hired because she did not meet the company's requirements that all delivery drivers must be 5'7" tall and weigh at least 170 pounds. Cynthia is 5’6” tall and weighs 145 pounds. Federal Express feels the minimum physical requirements are valid because the delivery people must move heavy loads in making pickups and deliveries. Cynthia sues. Has Federal Express violated the Civil Rights Act? Please explain.

Explain, what is the legal problem, what legal standard applied, and what is the conclusion in this case?

3. Jenkins worked as an operator of a drilling machine for Seamless Construction Company. One day, he used the drilling machine in a negligent manner which was in direct violation of Seamless's safety manual and injured himself. Seamless claims it is not liable for Jenkins' injury because his injury resulted from his: (a) gross negligence, (b) disobedience of the safety manual, and (c) written waiver of liability. It is possible for Jenkins to recover for his injury? Please explain.

Explain, what is the legal problem, what legal standard applied and what is the conclusion in this case?

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1 The issue includes two major problems including child labor and minimum wage regulations We must take under the consideration whether the teens are ... View the full answer