Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Study Guide - Vicarious Liability, Employment Discrimination, Independent Contractor

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Henry Meredith

Document Summary

The employment relationship is one of the most fundamental relationships in business. The hiring process has a number of phases advertising, application submission, interviewing, and reference checking. Legal issues such as discrimination and employment equity apply to each of these steps and provide the opportunity for potential liability for the unwary employer. Most of the costly mistakes made by employers who end up the subject of a human rights investigation or the recipient of a wrongful dismissal suit can be avoided. Organizations need to be proactive by designing and implementing policies, practices, and procedures to address the legal issues. Part 6: employment and professional relationships at all stages of the employment relationship. A well-drafted employment contract sets out the terms and conditions of employment. It describes the employment relationship and, at a minimum, sets out the job to be performed and the remuneration to be provided.