Lauren's Wardrobe (Case Study‪)‬

CASE DESCRIPTION The case highlights the many human resources issues that challenge small business owners, including the sensitivity of conducting business in a predominantly ethnic community. Among the issues raised are job abandonment, willful misconduct, employee theft, hostile work environment, hiring practices, termination practices, progressive discipline, the importance of clearly promulgated employee policies, and constructive discharge. The case is appropriate for use primarily with undergraduate and graduate courses studying Human Resources Management in a small family owned business.