1.Some of the practices at Veronica\'s former CPA were questionable. One client,
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1.Some of the practices at Veronica's former CPA were questionable. One client, Pedro, seemed to hang out at bars all day, but the CPA firm regularly submitted audit reports to banks showing Pedro's net worth and assets in the millions of dollars. Based on those audit reports MeaculPu's shipping company agrees to transport Pedro's furniture with no pre-payment. As it turns out, Pedro has no assets, just a wealthy girlfriend, so Tracie and Josh sue the CPA firm. Will they prevail?
Probably not. MeaculPu doesn't have a contract with the firm.
Probably. Josh is a skilled negotiator and Tracie is pushy, so...
Not likely. MeaculPu should have know Pedro's girlfriend paid his way.
None of the above.
2. At a large CPA firm, Veronica is continuously teased by her boss for knowing how to count. She is very uncomfortable, but doesn’t want negative performance reviews. Will the firm be held liable if Veronica leaves to start her own practice and brings a lawsuit against her former employer for the on the job harassment by her former boss?
Yes. He is a real jerk.
No. The Chief Human Resources Officer is Yvonne, and she takes employee work environments seriously.
Probably, since she was made uncomfortable.
Probably not, since Title 7 protections are for what is known or reasonable should be known.
a.Probably not. MeaculPu doesn't have a contract with the firm.
b.Probably. Josh is a skilled negotiator and Tracie is pushy, so...
c.Not likely. MeaculPu should have know Pedro's girlfriend paid his way.
d.None of the above.
Explanation / Answer
1) A
As there is no contract, Tracie and Josh can't sue CPA. They should have found the truth from more sources and checked authenticity of reports
2) C
As the employee is made uncomfortable due to any behavior, she can bring a lawsuit against her employer for unhealthy environment
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