1. In the Hillsdale Savings Bank, a Menorah and a Christmas tree are displayed. Maria McDougal, a teller, brings a small nativity scene for display. The bank manager refuses to display it for fear of offending non-Christians. After Maria writes to the bank headquarters, she is terminated. How would you advise her to proceed?
2. Jose Martinez applies for a job with American Heartland Corporation. Sparky Foster, personnel director, asks Jose if he is an American citizen. Jose replies in the negative, but then produces a green card signifying his status as a resident alien with working privileges. Sparky silences Jose and then tells Jose, “At American Heartland, we hire only American citizens.” Jose is considering suing under Title VII. How would you advise him?
3. Harvey Jameson was recently terminated as comptroller at the age of 66 from Better Beef, Inc. His replacement is Tammy Parker, age 45. Because both he and his replacement are covered under the ADEA, Harvey is wondering whether he is precluded from suing.
4. Stephanie Wilkens works in a typing pool for the law firm of Gunther, Wadkins, and Farmer. After six years, she has developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Stephanie’s requests for wrist guards and armrests have been met, but to date they have not been effective in alleviating her dilemma. She has requested a transfer to a position with comparable pay, but none are available. Because Stephanie can no longer type, she was terminated. What advice would you give her?