GBL 295 Study Guide - Final Guide: Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993, Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Visual Impairment
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Employment at will doctrine: this does not define how long the employment relationship will last (can end at anytime by employer or employee). Employer is allowed to terminate employee with or without cause. However cannot be terminated for the following reasons. Exercising a legal right aka filing for workers compensation. Performing a legal duty aka jury duty or serve in army. Whisleblowing, which is reporting a employers wrong doing. For cause/just cause employment: this is the burden of proof/standard that an employer must meet in order to justify any discipline or discharge. Just cause usually refers to a violation of a company policy or rule. An arbitrator first asks the employee if the employer has proven the wrongdoing and which method of discipline should be upheld. Equal pay act: women and men that work in the same workplace, and have the same job content (not title) must be paid with equal pay, overtime, benefits, stock options, ect.
