EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Employee
A person who is hired on a long-term basis
Always supervised by another individual
Employer pays their employment taxes
At-Will Employee
May have employment terminated at any time
No specific reason is needed
Very Common
Independent Contractors
A person who is hired on a one-time basis to produce a particular outcome
Not supervised by another
Must pay their own employment taxes
What Are An Employee’s Responsibilities and Duties?
Duties Required By Employees
Obedience
Possess Reasonable Skills for the Job
Loyalty and Honestly
Reasonable Performance
What Are An Employer’s Responsibilities and Duties?
Duties Required by Employers
Reasonable Treatment of Employees
Safe Working Conditions
Pay at least Minimum Wage and Overtime
Payroll Deductions
Provide Uniforms (If Required)
Minors and Employment
Child Labor Laws usually protect minors age 16 and under
State that minors Can only work between 5:00 pm- 9:30 pm
Can only work 4 hours a day on school days
You must be given a 15 minute break after 4 hours of work
Employment Discrimination
Discrimination is the different treatment of individuals
There are two types of discriminationJustified
Unjustified
Justified Discrimination
Judge each employee fairly and independently Can discriminate upon EducationExample: An employer promotes employee A over employee B because employee A has a masters degree and employee B only has a high school diploma
Unjustified Discrimination
Federal Law states that employers can not make employment decisions based upon
Religion
Disability
National Origin
Membership in a Union
Race and Color
Gender
Pregnancy
Age
Sexual Harassment
Remember
Federal Laws only apply to employers who have
15 or more employees or
Are conducting interstate commerce or
Have sales more than $500,000 a year
Government Agencies To Protect Employees
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ensures all individual are treated equally
Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA)Sets health and safety standards
Fair Labor Standards ActEqual Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC)Unemployment Compensation Workman Compensation
Using an Employment Agency
Agency
When one person is allowed to enter into contract for another person
Agent The person who is authorized to enter into the contract
PrinciplePerson who the agent works for
FiduciaryAn agency relationship that is based on trust and care
Agent’s Responsibilities
Loyalty and obedience
Reasonable care and skill
Confidentiality
Accountability for their actions
Termination of Agency Relationship
May be the result of:Total Performance
Breach of Contract
Always Remember to Read the Entire Contract Before You Sign
Unions
Unions
An organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
Legal
Regulated by the Federal Government
They will negotiate contracts for all employees and everyone is bound to that contract (Collective Bargaining)
Types of Businesses with Unions
Union ShopMust join the within 30 days of employment
Agency ShopNeed not join the union but must pay dues
Open ShopNot required to join the union and not required to pay dues
TODAY’S ASSIGNMENT
The majority of people will work for someone else at least once in their lifetime; however, employment contracts are very misunderstood.
You are to create a comic strip that you could give your friends and family that tells about employment contracts, employment agencies, and unions.