WGU - C232 Introduction to Human Resources Study Guide.

WGU - C232 Introduction to Human Resources Study Guide Employment at-will - Ans a common-law rule for employment contracts that presume an employer can generally hire, fire, or promote an employee for any reason at any time. in addition, employees can leave for any reason at any time Public-policy exception - Ans exception is an exception to the employment-at-will doctrine. Under this exception, an employer can not terminate an employee for reasons that would violate public policy interest or statute. Implied-contract exception - Ans An exception to the employment-at-will doctrine stating that a legally binding agreement is created between an employer and employee based on their actions, and not o a formal contract Implied covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing exception - Ans An exception to the employment-at-will doctrine stating that each party in an employment relationship has made an implied promise to treat the other in good faith and fairness Diversity - Ans similarities and differences between individuals, accounting for numerous aspects of personality and individual identity