Human Resources Management HRM855 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Independent Contractor, Congenital Disorder, Wicket-Keeper

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Provide a definition and/or explanation for 10 of these. Also need to describe its role or importance in hrm. Consideration: something of value given in return for performance or a promise of performance. Required along with an offer and acceptance to form a contract. Stare decisis: to stand by that which was decided". The legal principle requiring courts to follow the rulings (precedent) of higher courts in similar cases. Burden of proof: the duty of a party to substantiate an allegation. In dismissals the employer has the burden of proof. In civil cases the standard to be met is probability". Promissory estoppel: estoppel creates an inability to assert a right. If an employee acts on the promise of a supervisor not to punish the employee for that action, then the organization cannot punish the employee for that action. Frustration of contract (intent): when a contract becomes impossible to perform through no fault of either party.