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****Definition: Equal and fair application of a policy or law. Employer should explain why he/she is punishing employee. Employee has the right to state their side. Requires a fair investigation and a showing of just cause to discipline employees who have not performed according to expectations.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Due Process
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****Definition: Employee disclosure of an employer's illegal, immoral, or illegitimate practices to persons or organizations that may be able to take corrective action.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Whistleblowing
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**** Definition: A series of management interventions that gives employees opportunities to correct undesirable behaviors before being discharged.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Progressive Discipline
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**** Definition: Either refusal to obey a direct order from a supervisor or verbal abuse of a supervisor.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Insubordination
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**** Definition: Did the employer/employee act honestly/reasonably to solve the problem
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Good Faith
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**** Definition: Intentional discriminating
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Disparate Treatment
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**** Definition: Legally acceptable or sufficient reason.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Just cause
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**** Definition: A discipline procedure that encourages employees to monitor their own behaviors and assume responsibility for their actions. Supervisor uses counseling skills to motivate the employee to change.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Positive Discipline.
(NOTE: Train supervisors in giving feedback and using positive discipline) |
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**** Definition: A common-law rule used by employers to assert their right to end an employment relationship with an employee at any time for any cause.
|Good faith| Just cause| Due process| Progressive discipline| Positive discipline| Whistle-blowing| Insubordination| Employment at will| Disparate treatment |
Employment at will
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Are there exceptions to employee at will?
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Yes. Other laws have come along that say you cannot fire someone for certain reasons. Like- Sexual Harassment, asking employee to do unsafe acts, Civil Rights Laws, etc. Also, Unionized companies can defend their rights (with a union a case can go further than just one single employee)
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What are the Categories of Employee Rights.
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~ Statutory Rights (rights given because of a specific law)
~ Contractual Rights~ Other Rights |
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The following is characteristics of what category of rights?
- Protection from discrimination- Safe working conditions- Right to form unions |
Statutory Rights
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The following is characteristics of what category of rights?
- Employment contract- Union contract- Implied contracts/employment policies |
Contractual Rights
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The following is characteristics of what category of rights?
- Ethical treatment- Privacy (limited)- Free speech (limited) |
Other Rights
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**** A manager does not represent the owner.
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False, the manager DOES represent the owner.
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