Asked by Natasha Zakaria on May 29, 2024
Verified
Steve works for ToughConstruction, Inc. Every day he is assigned to carrying heavy loads of bricks by hand. Other employees get to move bricks with a forklift. Steve finally quits his job. He could claim that he was
A) constructively discharged.
B) unfairly discharged.
C) illegally discharged.
D) unfairly asked to leave.
Constructively Discharged
A situation where an employee's working conditions are made so intolerable that the employee feels compelled to resign.
Forklift
A powered industrial vehicle used to lift and move materials over short distances.
Heavy Loads
Substantial physical or metaphorical burdens that are difficult to carry or manage.
- Understand the legal frameworks governing employee rights and employer responsibilities.
- Understand concepts related to employment law such as employment at will and vicarious liability.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Steve could claim he was constructively discharged because his working conditions (carrying heavy loads by hand while others used a forklift) may have been so intolerable that a reasonable person in his situation would have felt compelled to resign.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal frameworks governing employee rights and employer responsibilities.
- Understand concepts related to employment law such as employment at will and vicarious liability.