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In each case that follows, you be the judge.19. Unemployment BenefitsPamela White was hired by Inside Radio/Radio Only, Inc. as a newsletter editor. The companytold her she would occasionally have to work 10 extra hours per week. Several assistants quit, andWhite was forced to work more than 80 hours per week for four weeks. During that time, Whitehad to do the assistants’ work and had to create the newsletter manually. She was forced to skipmeals, and eventually suffered from nutritional problems, a mild case of depression, and a moresevere case of nervous exhaustion. White quit her job and filed for unemployment compensation.Should she receive benefits? Why or why not?Inside Radio/Radio Only, Inc. v. Board of Review, 498 A.2d 793 (NJ).20. Employment ExtensionsAs part of its retirement system, the state of Wyoming required state employees who were 65years of age to apply for yearly extensions of their employment. Six state workers, Anderson,Bosshardt, Chessborough, Kuatholz, Nelson, and Ventling, filed a complaint with the EEOC.Do the state workers have a cause of action against Wyoming? Should the state workers wintheir case? Why or why not?EEOC v. The Wyoming Retirement System, 771 F.2d 1425 (10th Circuit).Payroll DeductionNow that Harvey is receiving a steady paycheck,he notices that his employer is deducting a smallamount for social security taxes (often calledFICA) each week. Harvey doesn’t know muchabout social security.ConnectUsing a variety of search engines, help Harveyanswer the following questions:21. Who runs the Social Security Administration?22. What benefits does social security provide?23. Can you predict how much money Harvey willreceive from social security when he retires?24. How can Harvey replace his social securitycard if he loses it?25. Predict Why do you think the governmenthas created so much legislation to protectemployees?26. Connect What safety features are in placein your school to protect students fromdanger?27. Question Identify legislation and agenciesthat regulate an employer’s obligation tosupply a safe and accessible workplace.Interview workers and employees affectedby this legislation, and write a one-pagereport on your findings.28. Respond Are there any new workplaceissues that employees face? Do you thinkthe federal government will create a law todeal with the issues? Explain your answer.Chapter 21: Employment Protection and Equal Opportunity 475