Workplace Law Scenario Analysis

Write a 750-1,000 word paper in which you review public policy and   how it affects employment. Address the following scenarios:

Scenario 1: Nurse Deb was due for her   annual flu vaccination as mandated by her hospital's policy. Nurse Deb   is a big supporter of the antivaccination movement and refused to   obtain her annual flu vaccination. Upon notice that nurse Deb did not   obtain the vaccination, the nurse manager fired Nurse Deb. Nurse Deb   has decide to file a wrongful termination suit. As the director of   nursing, how would you handle this situation?

1. What evidence does Nurse Deb have that could help her win the   case?
2. What law protects the hospital's mandated vaccination   procedures?
3. How concerned should the hospital be if the     lawsuit is a success?

Scenario 2: Joe Gomez worked as a plant   operations specialist at Premier Hospital. While Joe's manager was   working on the HVAC system that protects patients from harmful viruses   and bacteria, he noticed that he was not using OSHA-approved filters.   Joe felt that it was important to report this to the compliance   officer. The day following his report, Joe was fired by his manager.   As the CEO of Premier Hospital, how would you handle the situation?

1. How concerned should you be about the termination of Joe?
2. What legal principles are involved?
3. If Joe was a member     of the local employee services union, does this make the termination   different?

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