Assignment #2 Privacy, Theft, Whistle-Blowing and Termination

MB650 Legal Issues of Employment

Activity Description: Case Study

Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document in a bibliography using APA style. (100 points) (A 4-page response is required.)

Research and analyze the case of Kevin Sporer v. UAL Corporation, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS76852 (U.S. District Court-Northern District, CA). Use the following headings in your analysis, devoting most of your discussion to the reasoning section.

Part A Parties to and Facts of the Case (All significant facts should be presented.)

Part B Major Issue

Part C Court’s Decision

Part D Court’s Reasoning

Part E Importance of the Case

1. In addressing Part E, research similar cases and utilize any commentary you locate regarding the importance of the case.

2. Locate and reference at least two (2) sources in your response.

Part F Grammar/Mechanics/Format

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.