Succeeding in the World of Work

Section 2: You and the Legal System

After You Read Section Review Answers

Review Key Concepts

1. Possible answers: A dispute over age discrimination might lead to a civil case; a disagreement that ended in a physical fight in which a worker as injured might lead to a criminal case.
2. Students might mention following complaint procedures, filing a formal complaint, mediation, and arbitration.
3. Possible questions: What kind of experience do you have with this type of case? What is your fee?

4. In their e-mails, students might point out that allowing a case to go to trial will cost more time and money.
5. Reports should show research into the history of small claims court in the United States.