Week 4 Discussion Board Assignment

Week 4 Discussion Board Assignment: Read the hypothetical scenario below. What are John’s potential claims if he is terminated this week? John is a 54-year-old man with diabetes. He has worked for Telco for 20 years. Lately, he has had difficulty concentrating and makes numerous mistakes. He has missed several days of work due to his diabetes. Telco is aware that John has diabetes. Supervisor Mark wants to fire John this week. Instructions for initial post: Please write in essay format. Include the guidance below in your analysis: a) Set forth the federal statute and/or theories of law that are applicable. b) Identify the legal issue(s) that exist and claims that may be brought based on the facts of the case. c) Apply the facts of the scenario to the elements of the law/theories of law. d) Cite a case in the text which is on point with the scenario, or compare and contrast with a case in the text. e) Provide an action item agenda of specific objectives you would recommend implementing in order to prevent future exposure to liability. Be specific (e.g., if training is a recommendation, describe the type of training in detail). In each additional post you may respond to your classmates. You may share personal experiences that are relevant and on-point. Readings for Week 4 are as follows: Chapter 13