Which of the following most clearly represents anillegaltermination of employment?

• A janitor misses work for three days to serve on a jury and is fired by his employer for exceeding his vacation time.
• The owner of a small greeting card company suddenly files for bankruptcy and closes the business, letting go all of his employees.
• A test prep tutor is fired by the company that hired her because its revenue is falling. The employee has performed well since she was hired.
• A store clerk is fired after violating several provisions of the employee handbook. The clerk has no formal employment contract, but she is only given two weeks' notice.

Marissa, a principal, hires a new fifth grade teacher for the upcoming school year.

Which type of agent is the new teacher?

• Collection agent
• Employee
• Special agent
• General agent