Chapter 5

-         At will employment – Unless you are a government employee or have a contractual agreement (specific duration or other condition) – employment is terminable by either party at any time.

-         Constructive Discharge – An employer effectively compels (forces) the employee to terminate the employment relationship.

-         Retaliation – Employers may not penalize employees for exercising rights granted them under labor laws – example filing a report of illegal conduct such as sexual harrassment.

-         Refusal to work in Unsafe Conditions -  An employee cannot be fired or laid off for refusing to work in an unsafe job.

-         Employee discipline should be progressive:

1.    Education 2. Verbal warning 3. Written warning 4. Final warning with explicit consequences.

It should provide adequate warning – based on company rules – and fair and consistent across the board for all employees.