Amber worked as a Sales Associate in a department store. When a few high-priced products were found missing from the store, Amber was accused of theft and fired from the job. No investigation was conducted, and Amber was not allowed to explain herself. Which of the following is true of the given scenario?
A) Amber's employer had enforced a noncompete agreement.
B) Amber's employer did not follow due process.
C) Amber's statutory rights were upheld.
D) Amber was not given the option of involuntary turnover.

Question

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The scenario suggests that Amber was not given due process, which refers to the fair treatment of employees during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing. The employer should have conducted an investigation before accusing and terminating Amber. Therefore, B is the right answer. A) is incorrect because there's no mention of noncompete agreement enforcement. C) is incorrect because there's no indication that Amber's statutory rights were upheld. D) is incorrect because Amber was not given the option of any turnover, she was simply fired without any investigation.

Amber Worked as a Sales Associate in a Department Store