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In today’s workplace, it is essential for both employees and employers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding employment practices. One of the critical aspects of this relationship is the principle of wrongful termination, which occurs when an employee is dismissed from their job under unlawful circumstances. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding termination helps protect workers and promotes fair treatment within organizations.
Termination in violation of public policy refers to situations where an employee is fired for reasons that contravene established societal norms or laws. For example, dismissing an employee for reporting illegal activities within the company, refusing to engage in unethical practices, or taking time off for jury duty can be considered wrongful termination. Such actions violate public policy because they undermine the fundamental rights and protections established to uphold justice and ethical conduct in the workplace.
Employees should be aware that they have legal protections against wrongful termination. Many jurisdictions have laws in place to prevent retaliatory actions by employers when employees exercise their rights or report misconduct. If an employee believes they have been wrongfully terminated, it is crucial to document the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and seek legal advice to explore potential remedies.
Employers, on the other hand, must ensure their termination practices align with legal standards and public policy. This includes implementing clear policies regarding employee conduct, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures. Training managers and HR personnel on these policies can help prevent misunderstandings and protect the organization from legal disputes.
Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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