Adele, head of human resources at Techstellung, was becoming concerned about Zola’s work ethic. Zola had been with the company for five years and had been a competent if not stellar employee. However, following a bicycle accident several months ago, Zola’s attitude toward her manager and her work had changed. For the past four months, Zola seemed to take short breaks often and no one knew where she went. When she returned, she smelled of marijuana. Zola’s co-workers were complaining that she was not doing her share of the work, and they were having to cover for her. Zola's supervisor tried to speak with her about her behavior. Zola told him to "take a flying leap of a tall building" followed by some muttered words making rude suggestions. As a result of the supervisor’s report on Zola’s use of marijuana during work hours and his attempted conversation with Zola, Adele decided it was time to terminate Zola's employment. Adele called Zola into her office, and told her she was terminated immediately because of her conduct, her use of drugs during work hours and her lack of respect to her manager. Further, there would be no termination pay. Zola became very upset and claimed she was being unjustly treated due to her medical condition. Zola said her doctor had prescribed the use of marijuana to deal with intestinal problems that arose following her bicycle accident and now she was being fired for following her doctor’s orders. (A) Outline the Issues raised by this fact situation for both Techstellung and Zola (B) Advise Adele as to the proper process to be followed in this case (C) Would you advice to Adele changes if Zola were not using
Adele, head of human resources at Techstellung, was becoming concerned about Zola’s work ethic. Zola had been with the company for five years and had been a competent if not stellar employee. However, following a bicycle accident several months ago, Zola’s attitude toward her manager and her work had changed. For the past four months, Zola seemed to take short breaks often and no one knew where she went. When she returned, she smelled of marijuana. Zola’s co-workers were complaining that she was not doing her share of the work, and they were having to cover for her. Zola's supervisor tried to speak with her about her behavior. Zola told him to "take a flying leap of a tall building" followed by some muttered words making rude suggestions.
As a result of the supervisor’s report on Zola’s use of marijuana during work hours and his attempted conversation with Zola, Adele decided it was time to terminate Zola's employment. Adele called Zola into her office, and told her she was terminated immediately because of her conduct, her use of drugs during work hours and her lack of respect to her manager. Further, there would be no termination pay. Zola became very upset and claimed she was being unjustly treated due to her medical condition. Zola said her doctor had prescribed the use of marijuana to deal with intestinal problems that arose following her bicycle accident and now she was being fired for following her doctor’s orders.
(A) Outline the Issues raised by this fact situation for both Techstellung and Zola
(B) Advise Adele as to the proper process to be followed in this case
(C) Would you advice to Adele changes if Zola were not using marijuana under a docter's prescription? Is so, explain what changes you would make in your advice to Adele
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