Tom long has been walking on air since the arrival of JennSmiley, the new inventory control analyst at The long and Short ofit (L&S). Jenn has been curing favor with Tom. Tom believesJenn is infatuated with him. Unfortunately, his interpretation ofJenn’s Behavior could not be further from the truth. When Tominvites her for the weekend to his ski chalet, Jenn rebuffs hisadvances. Jenn’s flirtations behavior was just a cascade. Tom isfurious. His initial reaction is to fire Jenn on the spot. When hediscusses the incident with co-work Mark Short, Mark suggest Tomtalk this over with L&S attorney, Susan North.
1. Would Tom be justified in terminating Jenn’s employment? Whyor Why not?
2. If Tom fires Jenn, what law(s) might provide the basis for aclaim brought by Jenn? Why?
3. What is the significance of the concept of vicariousliability? How does this concept impact the company?
