LPP 255 Chapter Notes - Chapter 34: Whistleblower, Contract Theory

• School: Syracuse University
• Department: Law & Public Policy
• Course: LPP 255
• Professor: Unkown

Document Summary

Employment at will= under this doctrine either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, unless doing so would violate the provisions of an employment contract or statue: majority of us workers, exceptions: Tort theory: abusive discharge procedures may results in lawsuit for intentional infliction of emotional distress or defamation. Tort theory of fraud= an employer may be held liable for making false promises to a prospective employee if the person detrimentally relies on the employers representations by taking the job. Fair labor standards act (flsa)= extended wage hour requirements to cover all employers: child labor= flsa prohibits oppressive child labor. Children under 14 years of age are allowed to work under certain circumstances: deliver newspapers, work for parents, entertainment. At least 33% of the ft employees at a single job site and at least 50 employees: 2.