Greg invites his supervisor (Leslie) and two other colleagues (Wanda and Eileen) to go fishing on his boat. While fishing, they have some beers. Eileen gets so drunk that she falls overboard. Greg, Leslie and Wanda rescue Eileen with the help of the harbor police. Leslie reports the incident to the management of the company, which opens an investigation. Greg refuses to cooperate and is disciplined.

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The company has a legitimate business interest in investigating the incident because it has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees, even outside of the workplace. Greg's refusal to cooperate is insubordination and can be subject to disciplinary action. While Greg may have privacy rights, they are not absolute in this situation as the incident involved work colleagues and company property. Furthermore, the 5th Amendment applies only to government actions, not to private companies.

Greg Invites His Supervisor (Leslie) and Two Other Colleagues (Wanda