Can you still say, 'You're fired'?

Article Abstract:

The at-will concept in employment is a common-law principle meaning that either the employer or employee may terminate an employment relationship at any time, without cause, if no employment contract exists. Legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has given some groups of workers a protected status, and there are three legal exceptions to the at-will employment principle which relate to public policy, implied contracts, and good faith. In the future, the at-will doctrine will be further refined, and while the employer probably will not be faced with legislative action, the potential for judicial action will continue. With that in mind, a manager should anticipate being challenged when terminating an employee and document situations which may lead to a discharge. Managers should be familiar with laws relating to protected employees, educate employees concerned with recruiting regarding implied contracts, insert a clause relating to the at-will nature of the employment into the application form, document performance, exert care in inserting policies into company handbooks, and limit the number of individuals authorized to terminate employment.

Laws, regulations and rules, Human resource management, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will, Supervision of employees, Employee supervision

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The evolution of e-business

Article Abstract:

The evolution of the e-business strategy from the viewpoints of the managers of three established companies namely AB Dick, Saturn Corp., Reebok International, is discussed. The actions these managers have taken against the challenges of Internet marketing are analyzed.

United States, Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Motor vehicles and car bodies, Executive changes & profiles, Footwear, except rubber, not elsewhere classified, Usage, Case studies, Officials and employees, Office equipment and supplies industry, Office equipment industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Automobile industry, Managers, Athletic shoe industry, Reebok International Ltd., RBK, Saturn Corp., Internet marketing, A.B. Dick Co.

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