1. Describe the principle of Employment-at-will and provide an example of how this could play out in a workplace scenario. How does the principle intersect with the concept of wrongful discharge?

2. Explain the concept of Disparate Impact and provide an example. How can seemingly neutral employment policies result in a disparate impact, and how might an organization defend against allegations of such impact?

3. Discuss the purpose and goal of an Affirmative Action Plan, differentiating between voluntary and court-ordered affirmative action programs. Using the Taxman v. School Board of Piscataway case as a reference, explain the implications of such programs.

4. Discuss the key concepts and implications of the amendment that guarantees the equal protection of the laws. Provide an example of how this amendment could be invoked in a workplace discrimination case.