A to Z - Employment LawOnline version A quick A–Z of terms in employment law to guess the word from a definition. by Vicky del Puerto A B C D E F G H I J K L M O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A A formal evaluation of an employee’s performance, usually annually and conducted by a manager Starts with B The process in which employers and employees (usually represented by a union) negotiate the terms and conditions of employment. Usually called COLLECTIVE ... Starts with C A situation where an employee is forced to resign due to the employer's conduct or a fundamental change to their job. Starts with D A formal action, taken by an employer after an employee’s misconduct, poor performance, or violation of workplace policies It can include measures such as: verbal or written warnings or suspension. Contains E A person who works independently, offering services to multiple clients rather than being employed by a single company Starts with F The legal way of calling those non-wage perks provided by the employer as part of compensation. Starts with G A formal complaint raised by an employee about a workplace issue. Starts with H Unwanted conduct that undermines a worker's dignity or creates a hostile environment. Starts with I A temporary work arrangement offering practical experience, sometimes for students. Starts with J A legal standard that allows an employer to terminate an employee for a legitimate, serious reason like theft, fraud, harassment or insubordination Contains K All the people who are employed or available for work within an organization, industry, or country. Starts with L Authorized time away from work for personal, medical, or other approved reasons. Starts with M Improper or unacceptable behavior at work that may justify disciplinary action. Starts with O Work done beyond the standard working hours, usually with additional pay. Starts with P A retirement benefit funded by the employer, employee, or both. Starts with Q The skills, education, experience, and competencies that an employer requires a candidate to have in order to be considered for a job. Starts with R Voluntarily leaving a job by notifying the employer. Starts with S Compensation provided after termination of employment not due to fault. Starts with T End of an employment relationship, whether voluntary or involuntary. Starts with U An organized group of workers formed to protect workers' interests and negotiate with employers. Starts with V An unfilled job position within an organization that the employer intends to fill. Starts with W Firing that violates contract, statute, or public policy. Contains X A work arrangement that allows employees to vary their start and end times, as long as they complete a required number of hours or meet productivity expectations. Contains Y What happens when an employee’s job role is no longer needed, not because of the employee’s performance, but due to organizational or economic reasons. Contains Z A planned reduction of a company’s workforce to cut costs, improve efficiency, or respond to economic or organizational pressures.
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