When a major business relocated from Houston,Texas,to Bismark,North Dakota,in order to escape the annual disruption of hurricane season and to take advantage of favorable business taxes,one of the company's key specialists refused to move.She said her children were enrolled in Houston schools,her husband had a new business that was just beginning to thrive,and that she would not disrupt her family.This employee is essentially irreplaceable.
A) This would be a good time to discuss a generous special employment contract for this individual.
B) The company will have to replace this employee, because "cutting a deal" for her will make other employees in the company resentful that they have to disrupt their own lives, but she doesn't.
C) The employer can consider the employee's refusal to move as "constructive quitting" and sue her for damages to her current projects.
D) Call in the company's legal counsel to see if the employee has an enforceable implied contract to remain with the firm.

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The employee is essential to the company's success, and the cost of finding and training a replacement could be significant. Offering a special employment contract with flexible arrangements, such as remote work or periodic travel to the new location, could be a viable solution that both satisfies the employee and retains her expertise. It also shows that the company values and rewards loyalty and dedication.

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