What rights does management have in modern organizations? - CORRECT
ANSWER Management has the right to create and enforce an employee code of
conduct.
What rights does management have in relation to workplace data and devices? -
CORRECT ANSWER Management has the right to create workplace data and
device policies to protect data and maintain control of networks.
What rights does management have in monitoring the workplace? - CORRECT
ANSWER Management has the right to monitor the workplace to protect the
organization and its employees.
What is employment-at-will? - CORRECT ANSWER It allows either party to break
the relationship at any time, even without stating a reason.
What rights does management have during the orientation period? - CORRECT
ANSWER Management has the right to set up an orientation period and require
new employees to attend.
What rights does management have regarding drug testing in the workplace? -
CORRECT ANSWER Management has the right to test for drugs in the workplace.
Why are these rights offered to management? - CORRECT ANSWER These rights
are offered to protect the organization and employees from unnecessary danger
or harm.
What is employment at will? - CORRECT ANSWER Work relationship that can be
terminated by either party without cause.
What are public policy exceptions to employment-at-will? - CORRECT ANSWER
Termination for filing a legitimate worker's compensation claim, refusing to
, campaign for a particular political candidate, or refusing to violate a professional
code of ethics.
What is the exception based on lack of good faith and fair dealing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Employer actions that significantly benefit them but harm the employee.
Give an example of lack of good faith and fair dealing. - CORRECT ANSWER
Releasing an older employee to hire a younger and cheaper employee to avoid
paying retirement benefits.
What is the exception based on an implied contract? - CORRECT ANSWER An
employee handbook implying continued employment for hard work.
How can an implied contract negate employment-at-will rights? - CORRECT
ANSWER By suggesting that employment is not at-will if certain conditions are
met.
What is a probationary period? - CORRECT ANSWER A period of time for assessing
new employees.
Why is it not used as often? - CORRECT ANSWER Some courts have granted
additional rights to employees after completing probationary period.
What rights may employees gain after completing probationary period? -
CORRECT ANSWER Additional rights in the workplace.
What is the primary reason for drug testing? - CORRECT ANSWER Workplace
safety.
What potential limitations should HR managers be aware of? - CORRECT ANSWER
State laws restricting drug testing.
What are the four types of employees? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Employees lacking
ability
2. Employees lacking motivation
3. Employees violating standing plans
4. Employees with performance-affecting problems
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