Book Description

Whether your case involves a public or private sector job, a downsizing, or termination for cause, violation of employer policies, failure to keep a specific promise, adverse action for claiming employee rights, or whistle-blowing, Employee Dismissal: Law and Practice provides the guidance you need in this rapidly evolving area of employment law. Providing in depth analysis of the common law and statutory wrongful dismissal doctrines, as well as practical guidance on all aspects of employee dismissal litigation from complaints through jury instructions, Employee Dismissal: Law and Practice Online is an invaluable resource for evaluating and litigating a wrongful discharge case. Employee Dismissal: Law and Practice brings you up to date on the latest cases, statutes, and developments including: New case law for Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia New section on discrimination based on immigration status New reference for state qui tam suits New case law on specific enumeration of disciplinary causes or steps giving rise to inference of employment security New case law on disclaimers New case law on identifying sources of public policy clearly New case law on constitutional provisions satisfying the clarity element of a public policy tort New case law on jeopardy to public policy when statutory remedies exist New case law on jeopardy to public policy when the contract protects employees Extensive analysis of the Supreme Court's Epic Systems decision and its implications for employee class actions New analysis of notice pleading requirements in employment cases New case law on whistleblower protection of shareholder employees New case law on the scope of public-sector whistleblower protections New case law on the availability of non-economic damages in statutory whistleblower cases New chapter on settlement negotiations with a computer program to estimate the best alternative to a negotiated agreement or reservation price