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This book provides a comprehensive overview of employment law and is a useful supplement to any employment law casebook. The book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 examines who is an employee and who is an employer. Chapter 2 analyzes the employment-at-will doctrine and job security claims. Chapter 3 focuses on privacy, autonomy, and dignity. Chapter 4 analyzes claims that employers may have against employees. Chapter 5 discusses employment terms and benefits that are directly mandated by law, like minimum wage, or strongly encouraged or regulated by law, such as pensions. Finally, Chapter 6 examines workplace health and safety.
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- Chapter 1 Defining the Employment Relationship p. 1
- §1.1 Who Is an Employee? p. 1
- 1.1.1 The Employee Versus the Independent Contractor p. 1
- 1.1.1.1 What Is at Stake? p. 1
- 1.1.1.2 Determining a Worker's Status p. 2
- 1.1.1.2.1 The Common Law Test p. 4
- 1.1.1.2.2 The Economic Reality Test p. 5
- 1.1.1.2.3 The Hybrid Test p. 10
- 1.1.1.3 Critical Appraisals of the Employee/Independent Contractor Distinction p. 11
- 1.1.2 Individuals Who Cannot Be Employed p. 12
- 1.1.2.1 Children p. 12
- 1.1.2.2 Undocumented Workers p. 14
- §1.2 Who Is an Employer? p. 16
- 1.2.1 The Employee/Employer Distinction p. 16
- 1.2.2 Multiple Potential Employers p. 18
- Chapter 2 Job Security p. 20
- §2.1 The Employment-at-Will Doctrine p. 21
- §2.2 Statutory Protections p. 22
- §2.3 Common Law Protections p. 23
- §2.4 Is Employment at Will the Default Rule? p. 23
- §2.5 Contract Based Modifications to Employment at Will p. 24
- 2.5.1 Express Contract Modifications p. 24
- 2.5.1.1 Just-Cause Contracts p. 24
- 2.5.1.2 Specific Duration Contracts p. 27
- 2.5.1.3 What Is Just Cause? p. 29
- 2.5.2 Implied Contract Modifications p. 30
- 2.5.2.1 The Case of Employee Handbooks p. 30
- 2.5.2.1.1 Legal Standard p. 31
- 2.5.2.1.2 Disclaimers p. 33
- 2.5.2.1.3 Handbook Modifications p. 34
- 2.5.2.2 Implied-in-Fact Contracts p. 36
- 2.5.3 Promissory Estoppel p. 37
- 2.5.4 Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing p. 38
- §2.6 Tort Based Modifications to Employment at Will p. 40
- 2.6.1 Discharge in Violation of Public Policy p. 40
- 2.6.1.1 What Is Public Policy? p. 42
- 2.6.1.2 Public Versus Private Concerns p. 44
- 2.6.1.3 Elements of a Successful Claim p. 46
- 2.6.1.4 Activities Protected by the Tort p. 47
- 2.6.1.4.1 Refusing to Engage in Illegal Conduct p. 48
- 2.6.1.4.2 Performing a Public Obligation p. 50
- 2.6.1.4.3 Exercising a Legal Right or Privilege p. 50
- 2.6.1.4.4 Reporting a Statutory Violation p. 52
- 2.6.1.5 Preclusion p. 54
- 2.6.1.5.1 Exclusivity Concerns p. 54
- 2.6.1.5.2 Preemption Concerns p. 56
- 2.6.1.6 In-House Attorneys and the Tort of Wrongful Discharge p. 57
- 2.6.2 Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress p. 60
- 2.6.3 Intentional Interference With Contractual Relations p. 63
- §2.7 Reform Efforts and the at-Will Doctrine p. 66
- 2.7.1 The Montana Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act p. 67
- 2.7.2 The Model Employment Termination Act p. 68
- 2.7.3 The American Law Institute's Proposed Restatement of the Law Third, Employment Law p. 69
- Chapter 3 Privacy, Autonomy and Dignity in the Workplace p. 71
- §3.1 Protections Regarding Speech and Association p. 72
- 3.1.1 Constitutional Protection for Speech p. 72
- 3.1.2 Constitutional Protection for Association p. 78
- 3.1.3 Statutory Protection p. 80
- 3.1.3.1 Private Sector Labor Law p. 80
- 3.1.3.2 Public Sector Labor Laws p. 83
- 3.1.3.3 Other State Laws p. 84
- §3.2 Protection From Instrusive Employment Practices p. 85
- 3.2.1 Background Investigations p. 86
- 3.2.2 Interrogation p. 94
- 3.2.2.1 Statutory Restrictions p. 94
- 3.2.2.2 Constitutional Restrictions p. 96
- 3.2.3 Searches p. 97
- 3.2.3.1 Constitutional Limitations p. 97
- §3.2 Protection From Intrusive Employment Practices-Continued
- 3.2.3.2 Invasion of Privacy and Other Tort Claims p. 100
- 3.2.3.3 Statutory Restrictions p. 101
- 3.2.4 Surveillance and Monitoring p. 102
- 3.2.4.1 Constitutional Restrictions p. 102
- 3.2.4.2 Invasion of Privacy and Other Tort Claims p. 103
- 3.2.4.3 Statutory Restrictions p. 105
- 3.2.4.4 A Duty to Monitor? p. 106
- 3.2.5 Pre-Employment and Employment Testing p. 106
- 3.2.5.1 Polygraph Examinations p. 106
- 3.2.5.2 Honesty Tests p. 108
- 3.2.5.3 Psychological and Personality Tests p. 109
- 3.2.5.4 Medical Tests p. 110
- 3.2.5.5 Genetic Testing p. 111
- 3.2.5.6 Drug Testing p. 113
- 3.2.5.6.1 Constitutional Restrictions p. 114
- 3.2.5.6.2 Statutory Restrictions p. 115
- 3.2.5.6.3 Common Law Claims p. 116
- 3.2.6 Regulation of Off-Work Activity p. 117
- 3.2.6.1 Constitutional Protections p. 117
- 3.2.6.2 Common Law Claims p. 118
- 3.2.6.3 Statutory Claims p. 121
- 3.2.6.4 Contractual Claims p. 123
- 3.2.7 Grooming and Dress Restrictions p. 123
- 3.2.7.1 Constitutional Claims p. 124
- 3.2.7.2 Statutory Causes of Action p. 125
- §3.3 Negligent Hiring, Supervision and Retention p. 128
- Chapter 4 Employee Obligations to Employers p. 132
- §4.1 Implied Duty of Loyalty p. 133
- 4.1.1 Soliciting Customers or Co-Workers p. 134
- 4.1.2 Assisting a Competitor p. 135
- 4.1.3 Remedies p. 136
- §4.2 Trade Secrets p. 136
- 4.2.1 Definition of Trade Secrets p. 136
- 4.2.2 Misappropriation of Trade Secrets p. 139
- §4.3 Employee Inventions p. 141
- 4.3.1 The Shop Right Doctrine p. 142
- 4.3.2 "Holdover" Provisions p. 143
- 4.3.3 Statutory Protections p. 144
- §4.4 Noncompetition Covenants p. 145
- 4.4.1 Enforceability p. 145
- 4.4.2 Remedies p. 150
- 4.4.3 Noncompetition Agreements and Lawyers p. 151
- Chapter 5 Mandated Terms and Conditions of Employment p. 152
- §5.1 Wages and Hours p. 152
- 5.1.1 Introduction p. 152
- 5.1.2 Fair Labor Standards Act p. 154
- 5.1.2.1 Overview p. 154
- 5.1.2.2 Substantive Obligations p. 154
- 5.1.2.2.1 Minimum Wage p. 155
- 5.1.2.2.2 Overtime Pay p. 156
- 5.1.2.2.3 Child Labor Restrictions p. 156
- 5.1.2.3 Coverage p. 157
- 5.1.2.3.1 The Employer-Employee Relationship p. 157
- 5.1.2.3.2 Individual or Enterprise Coverage p. 158
- 5.1.2.3.3 Exempt and Nonexempt Employees p. 160
- 5.1.2.4 Implementation Problems p. 164
- 5.1.2.4.1 Defining Compensable Time p. 164
- 5.1.2.4.2 Determining the Base Rate p. 166
- 5.1.2.5 Enforcement Issues p. 168
- 5.1.3 Living Wage Ordinances p. 170
- 5.1.4 State Wage Payments Laws p. 171
- 5.1.5 Equal Pay Act p. 173
- 5.1.5.1 Overview p. 173
- 5.1.5.2 Elements of a Violation p. 174
- 5.1.5.3 Employer's Defenses p. 175
- 5.1.5.4 Remedies p. 176
- §5.2 Family and Medical Leave Act p. 177
- 5.2.1 Overview p. 177
- 5.2.2 Typically Litigated Issues p. 180
- 5.2.2.1 What is a Serious Health Condition? p. 181
- 5.2.2.2 Notice Questions p. 182
- 5.2.2.3 Employee's Reinstatement to the Same or Equivalent Position p. 183
- §5.3 Employee Retirement Income Security Act p. 184
- 5.3.1 Overview p. 184
- 5.3.1.1 Coverage of ERISA p. 185
- 5.3.1.2 What Is a Plan? p. 186
- 5.3.1.3 Who Is an Employee? p. 187
- 5.3.1.4 Reporting and Disclosure Obligations p. 188
- 5.3.2 Pension Plans p. 190
- 5.3.2.1 Types of Pension Plans p. 190
- 5.3.2.2 Minimum Plan Design Features p. 192
- §5.3 Employee Retirement Income Security Act-Continued
- 5.3.2.3 Code Limitations and Nondiscrimination Rules p. 195
- 5.3.2.4 Plan Termination and Insurance p. 196
- 5.3.2.5 Amendment of Pension Plans p. 199
- 5.3.3 Welfare Plans p. 199
- 5.3.3.1 Types of Welfare Benefit Plans p. 200
- 5.3.3.2 Regulation of Health Plans p. 201
- 5.3.3.3 Amendment of Welfare Plans p. 203
- 5.3.4 Fiduciary Regulation p. 204
- 5.3.4.1 Who Is a Fiduciary? p. 204
- 5.3.4.2 Fiduciary Standards p. 206
- 5.3.4.3 Prohibited Transactions p. 208
- 5.3.4.4 Special Issues Regarding 401(k) Plans p. 209
- 5.3.5 Enforcement p. 210
- 5.3.5.1 Causes of Action Under ERISA p. 210
- 5.3.5.2 Remedies p. 211
- 5.3.5.3 Preemption p. 212
- §5.4 Unemployment Compensation p. 215
- 5.4.1 Overview of the Program p. 215
- 5.4.1.1 Coverage p. 215
- 5.4.1.2 Taxes p. 216
- 5.4.1.3 Benefits p. 217
- 5.4.1.3.1 Qualifying Requirements p. 217
- 5.4.1.3.2 Amount of Benefits p. 217
- 5.4.1.3.3 Duration of Benefits p. 218
- 5.4.1.3.4 Disqualification for Benefits p. 218
- 5.4.1.4 Administration p. 219
- 5.4.1.5 Preclusion of Other Claims p. 220
- 5.4.2 Eligibility p. 220
- 5.4.2.1 Circumstances of Separation p. 220
- 5.4.2.1.1 Voluntary Quit p. 221
- 5.4.2.1.2 Termination p. 222
- 5.4.2.1.3 Unemployment Resulting From a Labor Dispute p. 224
- 5.4.2.2 Continuing Eligibility p. 226
- 5.4.3 Critical Perspectives p. 228
- §5.5 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act p. 229
- 5.5.1 Coverage p. 229
- 5.5.2 Notice Required p. 230
- 5.5.3 Employer Defenses to the Failure to Give Required Notice p. 230
- 5.5.4 Enforcement p. 231
- Chapter 6 The Regulation of Workplace Health and Safety p. 235
- §6.1 Workers' Compensation p. 235
- 6.1.1 Overview p. 235
- 6.1.2 The Exclusivity Principle p. 237
- 6.1.2.1 Intentional Conduct p. 238
- 6.1.2.2 The Dual Capacity & Dual Persona Doctrines p. 239
- 6.1.3 Injuries and Occupational Diseases p. 241
- 6.1.4 The Course of Employment p. 244
- 6.1.4.1 The Personal Comfort Doctrine p. 244
- 6.1.4.2 The Horseplay Rule p. 245
- 6.1.4.3 Recreational and Social Events p. 247
- 6.1.4.4 The Going and Coming Rule p. 248
- 6.1.4.4.1 The Special Mission Exception p. 249
- 6.1.4.4.2 Premise Line Exception p. 249
- 6.1.4.4.3 Employer Conveyance Exception p. 250
- 6.1.4.4.4 Travelling Employee Exception p. 250
- 6.1.5 Arising Out of Employment p. 251
- 6.1.5.1 Increased Risk Test p. 252
- 6.1.5.2 Actual Risk Test p. 252
- 6.1.5.3 Positional Risk Test p. 253
- The Statutory Defense of Willful Misconduct p. 253
- §6.2 Occupational Safety and Health Act p. 254
- 6.2.1 Coverage p. 254
- 6.2.2 Procedural Overview p. 255
- 6.2.3 Employer Duties p. 257
- 6.2.4 Standards Promulgation p. 258
- 6.2.5 Establishing a Violation of an OSHA Standard p. 260
- 6.2.5.1 Specific Duty Clause Violation p. 260
- 6.2.5.2 General Duty Clause Violation p. 262
- 6.2.5.3 Employer Defenses p. 264
- 6.2.5.3.1 Unpreventable Employee Misconduct p. 265
- 6.2.5.3.2 Infeasibility p. 265
- 6.2.5.3.3 Greater Hazard p. 266
- 6.2.6 Employee Rights and Responsibilities p. 266
- 6.2.6.1 Overview of Rights p. 266
- 6.2.6.2 The Right To Be Free from Retaliation p. 267
- 6.2.6.3 Employee Responsibilities p. 268
- Table of Cases p. 271
- Index p. 297
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- Description:
- xx, 309 pages ; 24 cm.
- Series:
- Concise hornbook series
- Published:
- St. Paul, MN : West, c2009
- Language:
- English
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Outlines, syllabi, etc
Outlines and syllabi - ISBN:
- 9780314168771
031416877X - OCLC Number:
- 307294506
- Other Identifiers:
- LCCN: 2009287950
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