Asked by Johnna-Bryante Rayphen on Jul 04, 2024
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According to the ________ doctrine,an employee may be fired for almost any reason.
A) employment flexibility
B) employment-at-will
C) National Labor Relations
D) commercial equity
E) labor-management equity
Employment-At-Will
A legal doctrine that means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, or no reason without incurring legal liability.
Doctrine
A belief, principle, or policy held, taught, or advocated in law, such as the "doctrine of precedent" which is foundational to the common law system.
Fired
Termination of employment by an employer.
- Acquire knowledge about the nature of at-will employment and identify its exclusions in the framework of American labor laws.
Verified Answer
JC
John'ny ChansakuneeJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Today,any employee who is not employed under a contract for a set duration or under a collective bargaining agreement is considered an at-will employee.This means that the employee may quit at any time for any reason or no reason at all,with no required notice to the employer.Similarly,an employer may fire the employee at any time,with no notice,for almost any reason.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the nature of at-will employment and identify its exclusions in the framework of American labor laws.