1. Julian is an employee of LCP. LCP's employee manual states that workers such as him will be dismissed only for good cause. Julian is in the employee break room one day when his supervisor, Bradley, compliments his appearance and asks if he has been working out. Julian, who is married, feels uncomfortable. He files a complaint, but no action is taken, and Bradley continues to make comments about Julian's appearance. Julian renews his complaint and is subsequently fired.

With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, does the employee manual create exception? If so, what kind of exception? (3 points)

Is Bradley's treatment of Julian discriminatory? If so, what kind of discrimination? (3 points)

Is LCP's termination of Julian's employment legal based on the description of the facts? Explain your answer. (4 points)

2. Julian, who filed a complaint against Bradley, his boss at LCP, was fired as a result. Julian has become depressed because of the treatment he received at the hands of Bradley.

With respect to Bradley, what claims might Julian have against Bradley arising from his behavior? What must Julian prove in order to prevail in a claim against Bradley (4 points)

With respect to LCP, what claims might Julian have against LCP arising from Bradley's behavior? What must Julian prove in order to prevail in a claim against LCP? (6 points)

3. Richie and Roger, employees of LCP, decide to quit their jobs together and open their graphics and film editing company. They buy a small warehouse, design a website, and begin marketing their services to the local film community.

If Richie and Roger wish to form an entity through which they can operate their graphics and editing operation, what options do they have? (3 points)

For each option discussed above, what are the pros and cons for Richie and Roger? (3 points)

If Richie and Roger do not wish to form an entity through which they can operate their operation, how will the law treat their operation? (4 points)