Amber is working as a sales associate in a department store. When a few high-priced products are found missing from the store, Amber is accused of theft and fired from the job. Neither an investigation is conducted nor is Amber allowed to explain herself. Which of the following is true of the given scenario?
A) Amber's right to arbitration has been violated.
B) Due process has not been followed by the employer.
C) Amber's statutory rights are upheld.
D) Amber is not given the option of involuntary turnover.

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Due process requires that the employer conduct an investigation and allow the employee an opportunity to explain their side of the story before taking any punitive action such as termination. In this scenario, Amber was not afforded due process and her rights as an employee were violated.

Amber Is Working as a Sales Associate in a Department