Joe,an outspoken union advocate working in the shipping department at Frontline Co.for the past 10 years,is transferred to clean out the oil pit.Joe is also paid less for this job.Joe has several allergic reactions to the oil and quits the company due to health reasons.Frontline Co.has:

A) exercised lawful management rights.
B) made a discriminatory decision in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
C) established a closed shop.
D) engaged in constructive discharge.

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Melissa Foley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Frontline Co. has engaged in constructive discharge, which means they made the working conditions so intolerable that Joe was forced to quit. This is a violation of labor laws as it is a form of retaliation against an employee for engaging in protected activities (in this case, being an outspoken union advocate). Additionally, paying Joe less for the same job and placing him in a position where he has allergic reactions is a form of discrimination. However, it does not fall under the Civil Rights Act since it is not based on a protected characteristic such as race, gender, or religion. Lastly, there is no mention of a closed shop, which refers to a workplace where only union members can work.

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