Fact Pattern 11-1
Medical Accounts Collection enters into a contract to employ Natalie as a billing and credit manager for two years. During the first year, Natalie is often absent without explanation and when present fails to adequately do her job.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 11-1. Natalie's performance most likely
A) discharges Medical Accounts from the contract.
B) has no effect on Medical Accounts' performance.
C) undercuts Medical Accounts' duties under the contract.
D) suspends Medical Accounts' duty to perform.

Question

Fact Pattern 11-1 
Medical Accounts Collection enters into a contract to employ Natalie as a billing and credit manager for two years. During the first year, Natalie is often absent without explanation and when present fails to adequately do her job.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 11-1. Natalie's performance most likely​
A) ​discharges Medical Accounts from the contract.
B) ​has no effect on Medical Accounts' performance.
C) ​undercuts Medical Accounts' duties under the contract.
D) ​suspends Medical Accounts' duty to perform.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Natalie's failure to adequately do her job and frequent absences without explanation can be considered a breach of contract by Medical Accounts Collection. If Natalie's breach is significant enough, Medical Accounts may be justified in terminating the contract and discharging Natalie from employment.