5 Questions
What is the traditional business obligation toward its employees?
To pay employees for their work
What does David Ewing, formerly of Harvard Business Review, criticize in relation to civil liberties in the workplace?
Authoritarianism and violation of civil liberties
Which legislation prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, or age in the workplace?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is the current trend regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?
The law is moving away from the 'employment at will' doctrine
What kind of protection do public sector employees enjoy on the job according to the text?
They can only be fired with just cause
Study Notes
Traditional Business Obligations
- The traditional business obligation toward its employees is to provide a safe working environment and a fair day's pay for a fair day's work.
Criticism of Workplace Civil Liberties
- David Ewing, formerly of Harvard Business Review, criticizes the lack of civil liberties in the workplace, implying that employees are not adequately protected.
Discrimination Legislation
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, or age in the workplace.
Employment at Will Doctrine
- The current trend is a shift away from the 'employment at will' doctrine, which previously allowed employers to terminate employees without reason or notice.
Public Sector Employee Protection
- Public sector employees enjoy significant protection on the job, including due process and the ability to challenge unfair employment actions.
This quiz examines the evolving obligations of employers towards employees and the concept of civil liberties in the workplace. It covers topics such as employer responsibilities, authoritarianism, and civil liberties violations.
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