Fact Pattern 18-1
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 18-1. 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 18-1
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 18-1. ​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 perform her job and frequent unexplained absences constitute a breach of her employment contract. Medical Accounts is likely entitled to discharge Natalie and terminate the contract due to her failure to fulfill her duties.

Fact Pattern 18-1 Medical Accounts Collection Enters into a Contract to Employ Natalie