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Kudler Law

Kudler Fine Foods boasts a produce department containing “over 350 fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices” (University of Phoenix, 2008). This also includes a diverse variety of apples, Asian produce and herbs, and an emphasis on healthy living by providing both organic and non-organic lines of produce. An arrangement with local growers offering 100% organic produce was reached and the line is now offered and marketed in all three Kudler Foods retail stores and changes are pending because of the decision to carry the product. “The USDA’s National Organic Program regulates the standards for any farm, wild crop harvesting, or handling operation that wants to sell an agricultural product as organically produced” (USDA, 2008).
Four primary topics need to be addressed and lists of questions which will require an answer or further investigation are given for each topic.
As a result of the decisions use local growers of organic produce and start a catering service, Kudler Foods has decided to shut down some departments (e.g., deli, confectionary, on-site prepared meals) for 3 months for refurbishing. This will result in some employees not being needed. What obligations does Kudler Foods have to its employees? Can Kudler Foods legally shut down these departments? Questions Kudler Foods should ask and consider.
• How many employees stand to lose their jobs during this 3 month refurbishing?
• How many employees can we transfer to other locations during the 3 month project?
• If we transfer the employees, will they want to stay there rather than come back to their home location?
• If employees choose unemployment as an option, will they come back to the store or will Kudler Foods have to spend money on recruiting new employees?
• How much money will Kudler Foods stand to lose during the 3 month project?
• Is there a chance that Kudler Foods might lose some regular customers to other stores during the time they are closed? If some customers only come to Kudler...