Employment and Employee Rights

by Werhane, Patricia; Radin, Tara J.; Bowie, Norman E.

• ISBN13: 9780631214298
• ISBN10: 0631214291
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-27
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Of interest to anyone who wishes to understand more about employee rights and the revolutionizing of employment models, Employment and Employee Rights addresses the issue of rights in the workplace from the perspective of both employees and employers. In the process of exploring arguments for guaranteeing rights, the book examines the relational, developmental, and economic bases upon which they are founded. New dimensions of employment are also considered, including a model that incorporates growing workplace diversity, builds upon our understanding of the legal landscape, and expands upon our justifications for recognizing and protecting rights. Employment and Employee Rights defends employee rights as economic value added for employers and companies, and it suggests a model where employees engage in meaningful work, maintain their autonomy, and exercise a level of control over their employment.

Author Biography

Norman E. Bowie is Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Corporate Responsibility at the University of Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Rights, Employee Rights, and Employment-at-Will
Employment, Moral Rights, and Mental Models	p. 7
The Public/Private Distinction and Its Influence on Employment Practices	p. 33
Employment-at-Will: History, Evolution, and Current Applications	p. 54
The Employee's Voice: Due Process, Whistleblowing, and Workplace Democracy	p. 77
New Models of Employment and Employment Relationships
Employee Accountability and the Limits of Role Responsibilities	p. 103
Meaningful Work and the Development of Employment Relationships	p. 122
Employment Practices as Economic Value Added	p. 144
The Evolving Workplace
Diversity, Affirmative Action, and Equity in Employment Practices	p. 169
Future Directions for Employment	p. 194
Index	p. 217
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