Employment-At-Will Doctrine: Case Study
Assignment 1: Employment-At-Will Doctrine
Strayer University
LEG 500: Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance
Prepared for: Dr. Boneita Campbell
February 3, 2014
Introduction Employers adopt policies that are to be followed by employees ensuring the protection of all involved. Employment-at-will, the doctrine in American law is defined on the basis that the employment relationship can be terminated by either party with an advanced notice or even without one. Relationships among employers and their employees are dependent upon at will in all U.S. states except Montana. The United States is one of a few countries where employment is mainly at will. Employers will dismiss employees only for cause in …show more content…
A policy can help companies protect themselves from violating state and federal laws. It will ensure any problems that occur will be investigated and fixed. Whistleblowing policies encourage people to bring concerns forward without fear of retaliation. An effective policy will demonstrate sufficient internal controls providing evidence that safeguards exist. Companies who do not implement a policy lack an interest of preventing and responding to company abuse. Implementing a proper policy will reflect well on the company. According to Halbert & Ingulli (2012), suggestion to implement a whistleblower policy says that an employee can call out another employee for unethical or illegal …show more content…
However, a few added benefits should be included in a policy. Three items that should be included in a whistleblower policy consists of: staff reporting internally and in good faith; a guarantee of protection for the reporter against retaliation; and responsibility for employees to disclose information to appropriate parties.
Staff reporting internally and in good faith Staff should be able to voice concerns internally in a responsible and effective manner. Staff should be the first point of contact to consider to raise any concerns. A whistleblower policy reinforces the value placed on the staff to be honest and respected members of their professions. Reporting provides a way of addressing bona fide concerns that employees might have. The protection of all staff from victimization, harassment, or disciplinary action as a result of a disclosure. The disclosure is made in good faith and is not made to intend harm or for personal gain.
Guarantee of protection for the reporter against
Strayer University
LEG 500: Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance
Prepared for: Dr. Boneita Campbell
February 3, 2014
Introduction Employers adopt policies that are to be followed by employees ensuring the protection of all involved. Employment-at-will, the doctrine in American law is defined on the basis that the employment relationship can be terminated by either party with an advanced notice or even without one. Relationships among employers and their employees are dependent upon at will in all U.S. states except Montana. The United States is one of a few countries where employment is mainly at will. Employers will dismiss employees only for cause in …show more content…
A policy can help companies protect themselves from violating state and federal laws. It will ensure any problems that occur will be investigated and fixed. Whistleblowing policies encourage people to bring concerns forward without fear of retaliation. An effective policy will demonstrate sufficient internal controls providing evidence that safeguards exist. Companies who do not implement a policy lack an interest of preventing and responding to company abuse. Implementing a proper policy will reflect well on the company. According to Halbert & Ingulli (2012), suggestion to implement a whistleblower policy says that an employee can call out another employee for unethical or illegal …show more content…
However, a few added benefits should be included in a policy. Three items that should be included in a whistleblower policy consists of: staff reporting internally and in good faith; a guarantee of protection for the reporter against retaliation; and responsibility for employees to disclose information to appropriate parties.
Staff reporting internally and in good faith Staff should be able to voice concerns internally in a responsible and effective manner. Staff should be the first point of contact to consider to raise any concerns. A whistleblower policy reinforces the value placed on the staff to be honest and respected members of their professions. Reporting provides a way of addressing bona fide concerns that employees might have. The protection of all staff from victimization, harassment, or disciplinary action as a result of a disclosure. The disclosure is made in good faith and is not made to intend harm or for personal gain.
Guarantee of protection for the reporter against