Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Paul Cronan Analysis :: essays research papers
A.     Relevant Dates and Facts a.     1973 – Paul Cronan hired by New England Telephone (NET) straight from high school. He began working as a file clerk. b.     1983 – Cronan was promoted to Service Technician. c.     January to June 1985 – Cronan was ill at various times, having symptoms of AIDS-related complex (ARC). d.     June 1985 – Cronan was denied permission to leave work for a medical appointment by his supervisor, Charles O’Brian. O’Brian had given permission on two other occasions, but refused this third time unless Cronan revealed the reason for the appointment. Cronan told O’Brian of his condition only after O’Brian promised the information would be held in confidence. O’Brian excused Cronan for his medical appointment. The next day, Cronan was required to see a company doctor who examined him for 10 minutes. Several days after the appointment, a co-worker phoned Cronan to say that she had heard Cronan was infected with AIDS. e.     June 10, 1985 – Cronan began receiving departmental sickness benefits after phoning his supervisor and requesting medical leave. One week later, Cronan began receiving company paid illness benefits. f.     June 21, 1985 – Cronan’s personal physician provided a medical certificate stating that Cronan was disabled for 3 months. This certificate was renewed and extended for one year. g.     During the summer of Cronan’s absence, graffiti was written on the bathroom walls at work. h.     August 1985 – NET department heads from Personnel, Labor Relations, and Medical began meeting to talk about the potential impact of AIDS on the company and its workforce. O’Brian is replaced by Griffin as Cronan’s supervisor. i.     September 13, 1985 – Cronan diagnosed with AIDS. j.     September 16, 1985 – NET announces new corporate AIDS policy. k.     December 1985 – Cronan, with the help of the Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, files a lawsuit in state court against NET. He charges that NET violated state privacy laws and discrimination. l.     January 1986 – NET tries to have the case moved to federal court. m.     June 10, 1986 – Cronan’s illness benefits run out and NET puts him on disability which equals 50% of his wages. n.     October 16, 1986 – Cronan and NET reach an out of court settlement where by Cronan is able to return to work and he receives a transfer. B.     Critical Issues a.     Privacy – Cronan’s right to privacy may have been violated when his supervisor revealed his medical information to management other than O’Brian’s immediate supervisor. b.     Discrimination – Cronan may have been discriminated against by his dismissal when his medical benefits had run their course.
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