WGU D352 SECTION 1
STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
D352
Evatee 9/29/24 WGU D352
,WGU D352 SECTION 1 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
Describe the difference between mediation and arbitration. Answer -
List and describe exceptions to employment at will. Answer - Exceptions to
employment at will include:
*Public Policy Exception
*Implied Contract Exception
*Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
**in addition to a collective bargaining agreement and the Model Employment
Termination Act.
Four examples of Public Policy Answer - 1) Refusing to break the law
2) Exercising a legal right
3) Fulfilling a statutory duty
4) Whistleblowing.
Model Employment Termination Act (META) Answer - an employer may not
terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
Expressed Contracts Answer - stated in distinct and clear language, either
orally or in writing
, Implied Contracts Answer - Contracts in which some terms are not specifically
stated, but are understood by the parties based on the nature of the
transaction **BEHAVIOR BASED**
Libel Answer - written defamation
Slander Answer - spoken defamation
Defamation Answer - Act of harming or ruining another's reputation
List the elements necessary for establishing a prima facie case of intentional
infliction of emotional distress. Answer - 1. Extreme and outrageous conduct
by a defendant.
2. The defendants' intention of causing, or reckless disregard of the likelihood
of causing, emotional distress
3. The plaintiff's suffering of severe emotional distress (and as a direct result of
the defendant's extreme and outrageous conduct.
How could qualified privilege provide a defense for defamation? Answer -
Qualified privilege must have the absence of malice for defense, ie- when one
person communicates with another who has the legitimate need to know the
information (such as an employee telling a supervisor of another employee's
performance, as long as what the employee is saying is in "good faith."
Qualified Privilege Answer - employers who give references are liable only for
false statements that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by
ill will
Tortious interference with a contract Answer - Conduct by one party that
results in another's breaching her contract with a third party.
STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
D352
Evatee 9/29/24 WGU D352
,WGU D352 SECTION 1 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
Describe the difference between mediation and arbitration. Answer -
List and describe exceptions to employment at will. Answer - Exceptions to
employment at will include:
*Public Policy Exception
*Implied Contract Exception
*Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
**in addition to a collective bargaining agreement and the Model Employment
Termination Act.
Four examples of Public Policy Answer - 1) Refusing to break the law
2) Exercising a legal right
3) Fulfilling a statutory duty
4) Whistleblowing.
Model Employment Termination Act (META) Answer - an employer may not
terminate employment of an employee without good cause.
Expressed Contracts Answer - stated in distinct and clear language, either
orally or in writing
, Implied Contracts Answer - Contracts in which some terms are not specifically
stated, but are understood by the parties based on the nature of the
transaction **BEHAVIOR BASED**
Libel Answer - written defamation
Slander Answer - spoken defamation
Defamation Answer - Act of harming or ruining another's reputation
List the elements necessary for establishing a prima facie case of intentional
infliction of emotional distress. Answer - 1. Extreme and outrageous conduct
by a defendant.
2. The defendants' intention of causing, or reckless disregard of the likelihood
of causing, emotional distress
3. The plaintiff's suffering of severe emotional distress (and as a direct result of
the defendant's extreme and outrageous conduct.
How could qualified privilege provide a defense for defamation? Answer -
Qualified privilege must have the absence of malice for defense, ie- when one
person communicates with another who has the legitimate need to know the
information (such as an employee telling a supervisor of another employee's
performance, as long as what the employee is saying is in "good faith."
Qualified Privilege Answer - employers who give references are liable only for
false statements that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by
ill will
Tortious interference with a contract Answer - Conduct by one party that
results in another's breaching her contract with a third party.
