VIDEO - Race discrimination in the workplace

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Race discrimination in the workplace is forbidden by federal law, and by the law in most states.

This video gives an overview of race discrimination in employment, and some of the remedies that are available to employee,

VIDEO - Employment discrimination overview

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All discrimination is not illegal.

Some is legal.

This video discusses what "discrimination" means, and how to tell the difference between legal and illegal discrimination.

5th video in the Employment Law 101 series.

VIDEO - Discharge in violation of public policy

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Discharge in violation of public policy.

This is a concept that's been adopted by many states, but certainly not all States. And within those states that have it there are major differences from one state to another.

Generally speaking, discharge in violation of public policy can involve one of four different scenarios.

One is refusing to violate a statute, for example, refusing to file a false tax return, or refusing to falsify a government required document.

Two would be fired for performing some duty that's required by statute such as showing up for jury duty or honoring a subpoena to go testify as a witness.

Three would be exercising a statutory right such as filing a workers compensation claim.

Four would be reporting illegal conduct by the employer — usually called whistleblowing.

There are major differences from one state to another, so you really need to understand the lay of the land in your state.

Video: Employee handbooks - 3rd in the Employment Law 101 series

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This is the 3rd video in the Employment Law 101 series. I’m discussing employee handbooks and policy manuals.

Handbooks and policy manuals can contain a lot of important items.

One huge question is whether the handbooks or manuals become part of the contract between the employer and the employee. And that will determine whether (or not) their provisions are enforceable in court.

Video: Employment contracts – 2nd in the Employment Law 101 series

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Video: Employment contracts – 2nd in the Employment Law 101 series.

This is a discussion of employment contracts, and some of the ways to create exceptions to the employment at-will doctrine.

Of course, you will think of many more items that you might want in an employment contract.

Video: Employment at-will – 1st in the Employment Law 101 series

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Video: Employment at-will – 1st in the Employment Law 101 series.

This is a discussion of the employment at-will doctrine - what it is, how it works, and some of the exceptions.