Ethics & California LawQuestion 149 of 484
A salon owner sees a competing salon next door operating without an establishment license. The ethical and lawful response is to:
a.Do nothing because it benefits her own business
b.Take photos and post them on social media to shame them
c.Vandalize the competitor's signage
d.Report the situation to the BBC and let the board investigate
Explanation
The professional and legal response is to file a complaint with the BBC and allow the board to investigate. Self-help vandalism or public shaming can expose the owner to civil and criminal liability.
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