Identify and explain all legal issues, making sure to identify each and every legal element of each legal issue and reaching conclusions on both 1) whether an action was a) legal or b) illegal and2) why or why not.

AlexIshii was born in Japan 45 years ago to a mixed-race couple and is a disabled Afghanistan War veteran, transgender, a member of a little-known church, and is working for the state of Washington. The state of Washington had hired Alex on a contract lasting until June 1, 2022 as long as she doesn't commit any wrong.Alex works hard at her job. Alex's boss, Dr. Waitu Meany, has a cousin, 26-year old Star Weany, who has just graduated from college but has no work experience. Dr. Meany decides to fire Alex so that he can hire Star. On July 1, Dr. Meany calls Alex on her cell phone at 2 a.m. and, when Alex answers the phone, calls Alex a gendered and racial slur and then tells her that, because Alex is doing a bad job, Dr. Meany is firing her. Alex is sleepy and shocked and doesn't say anything. Dr. Meany hangs up the phone. Dr. Meany hires Star to take over Alex's job for twice the pay that he had given to Alex.