We have to be somewhat realistic here. Harriet Korn is mediating a dispute between gangs. This could evolve into all out war by the opposing sides in the matter. Naturally, the gang leaders are unimpressed by Harriet's mediating skills and turn to Malcolm for an ultimate solution.
In a sidebar to this episode, Tommy Jefferson brings suit when a 46 year employee feels that he has been fired due to age discrimination. This was a very appropriate subject to air. What is the employer to do? Fire the veteran employee who can bank on social security, firm pension and his savings or let go a newer employee who has nothing to fall back on? This was a good one because common sense ultimately prevailed here.
In a sidebar to this episode, Tommy Jefferson brings suit when a 46 year employee feels that he has been fired due to age discrimination. This was a very appropriate subject to air. What is the employer to do? Fire the veteran employee who can bank on social security, firm pension and his savings or let go a newer employee who has nothing to fall back on? This was a good one because common sense ultimately prevailed here.
