AJ 2 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Health Administration, Fair Labor Standards Act, Trade Union
3 Dec 2020
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Limited right not to be unfairly dismissed. Right to a safe and healthy workplace. A contract of employment is terminable at will by either part unless the employment is for a definite term or employee is represented by a labor union. Employers may dismiss theur employees at will for good cause, for no caouse, or even for cause morally wrong, w/o being guilty of legal wrong. Those protecting certain employees from discriminatory discharge. Those protecting certain employees in their exercise of statutory rights. Those protecting certain employees from discharge w/o cause. Based on contract law, tort law, public policy. To ensure a safe and healthful workplace. Develops standards, conduct inspections, monitor compliance, institute enforcement actions against those who are not in compliance. Some states prohibit such tests or prescribe certain scientific and procedural safeguards. Federal statute prohibits private employers from requiring employees or prespective employees to take such tests.
