Discussion 4: Analyze a Scenario
Read the hypothetical scenario below. What are John’s potential claims if he is terminated this week?
John is a 54-year-old man with diabetes. He has worked for Telco for 20 years. Lately, he has had difficulty concentrating and has made numerous mistakes. He has missed several days of work due to his diabetes. Telco is aware that John has diabetes. Supervisor Mark wants to fire John this week.
For your initial post, write in essay format. The guidance below provides a roadmap of all areas that should be included in your analysis, however, do not simply write one-sentence answers to items a-e below. Instead, expand your analysis to include relevant legal theories and formal definitions of each legal term you use. a) Set forth the federal statute and theories of law that are applicable. Provide formal definitions of the statute and all legal terms utilized in your analysis. b) Identify the legal issue(s) that exist and claims that may be brought based on the facts of the case. c) Apply the facts of the scenario to the elements of the law/theories of law. d) Cite a case in the text which is on point with the scenario. You may also compare and contrast with other cases in the text. e) Provide an action item agenda of specific objectives you would recommend implementing in order to prevent future exposure to liability. Be specific (e.g., if training is a recommendation, describe the type of training in detail).