Which of the following instances is an example of substantive law? Which of the following instances is an example of substantive law? A law that requires an employer to hold a hearing before a just cause employee may be terminated. A law that requires an individual must be served with legal notice of a complaint filed against that individual. A law that requires that an individual must be provided due process before the water company may turn off an individual's water. A law that provides employee leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition