Chapter 21

Question 1

Employment at will

Answer 1

a doctrine by which employment can be terminated at any time by either the employee or employer. Exceptions include employment contracts and issues involving public policy.

Question 2

What are some questions an employer should consider before terminating an employee?

Answer 2

was the termination: a violation of public policy; a violation of any policy or procedure outlined in an administrative manual; retaliatory in nature; arbitrary and capricious; a violation of any contract, oral or written; consistent with the reasons for discharge; etc…

Question 3

Legitimate reasons for terminating an employee.

Answer 3

“for cause” in employment contracts; financial necessity; hostile attitude; improper billing practices; poor work performance; alcoholism; and insubordinate behavior.

Question 4

Employment disclaimer

Answer 4

the denial of a right that is imputed to a person or that is alleged to belong to him or her.

Question 5

Unemployment can be denied as a result of:

Answer 5

Profanity; threatening coworkers; theft; poor work attendance; voluntary termination; violation of smoking policy.