Assignment task: Your business has grown and you now have a few employees. You recently interviewed Zara for the position of a sales representative and were impressed with her qualifications and her answers to all your questions. However, Zara has left a gap on her resume that lasts two years. You feel that it is important for all your employees to be honest with you, but believe this is something you don't need to check it out. You decide to hire Zara. Later, you discover that during this period she was found to be selling products using lies and deceit.
1. Do you have grounds to terminate the employment of Zara?
2. Zara feels that the job description you provided here does not match the work she has been doing. Does she have a claim against damages against you? Explain your answer.
3. Describe the difference between an independent contractor and employee. You have decided to fire Fernando, who has worked for you for 2 years as an assistant manager. He does a good job but in the last few weeks, he has been coming in late and leaving early frequently, even when he has a lot of work to do.
4. Do you have just cause to fire Fernando? Explain your answer.
5. If you were to terminate Fernando's employment, is he entitled to notice? Why or why not?