The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Disparate treatment is an element of employment discrimination. The term means that an employee was treated differently than other employees similarly situated, though in a legal sense, the different treatment must be based on the individual’s inclusion in a protected class. Discrimination is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, and as such, the wronged person may take his case before the […]
Read moreThe term appraisal refers to the act of assessing someone, or something of value. Valuations of property are normally done by qualified, impartial professionals, and are commonly associated with the valuation of real property, though valuable personal property is also the subject of appraisal. The value provided as a result of an appraisal may be based directly on commercial value, […]
Read moreWrongful termination describes a situation in which an employee has been terminated from his job, and the termination breaches terms of his employment contract, or is otherwise not in accordance with state or federal employment laws. This legal term was born with the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, which made firing an employee based on race or creed illegal. […]
Read moreWorkplace harassment, also referred to as “workplace mistreatment,” or “workplace bullying,” occurs when a person is harassed by another employee based on his or her race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Workplace harassment includes any unwanted conduct towards another person in the workplace, and is against the law in all states. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreUnemployment refers to the state of not having a job, or being unable to gain employment when seeking work. In the United States, the number of unemployed individuals is used to evaluate the health of the economy. The unemployment rate used in such evaluation relies on the number of unemployed people, as well as the number of people available to […]
Read moreThe phrase hostile work environment is a civil law term that refers to the behavior of an individual in a workplace that creates an environment that makes work difficult or uncomfortable for another person. This includes behavior that may leave another employee feeling afraid or violated. Such offensive behavior happens in many forms, including sexual harassment. To explore this concept, […]
Read moreFringe Benefits meaning in law Fringe benefits are on-the-job benefits that come in a form other than money. Fringe benefits, sometimes called “perks,” are offered by some employers to some employees, usually for the purpose of enticing highly qualified individuals to accept or maintain employment at their companies. This type of non-wage benefit is something counted as taxable income, depending […]
Read moreAn employee handbook contains information related to a company’s policies and procedures. The company gives its handbook to its employees, generally requiring them to read it completely, to help ensure employees understand the company’s rules, regulations, and benefits. Just what information is contained in an employee handbook varies by the company’s needs, but it should be a useful source of […]
Read moreDiscrimination in the workplace takes place when an employer discriminates against an employee in relation to work-related decisions, including such issues as hiring, firing, promotions, and availability of benefits. There are federal and state laws in place to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. To explore this concept, consider the following discrimination in the workplace definition. Definition of Discrimination […]
Read moreSexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, comments of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favors, and harassment or comments about an individual’s gender, all of which create a hostile work environment. Most commonly, sexual harassment is perpetrated by someone in a position of authority over the victim, such as an employer, supervisor, or teacher. Sexual harassment is illegal in […]
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