Answer: Time theft at work occurs when an employee accepts pay from their employer for work that they have not actually done, or for time they have not actually put into their work. Therefore, if the employee is not truly doing the necessary amount of work during their shift, it is considered a theft of time from the company. Some of the factors in the modern workplace that contribute to theft of time are the overwhelming amount of technological advancements; the absence of policies for employees, and the lack of enforcement and organization in the managerial department.
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What does the word Whistleblower mean (legally speaking)? Give an example of whistleblowing.
Answer: Whistleblowing is the act of providing information to law enforcement or regulatory agencies about a business that is engaged in suspected illegal or improper activities (El, 2013). Employees may also notify management about a co-worker’s unlawful activities. To protect the public interest and encourage employees’ disclosure of illegal or unethical activities, Congress passed the Whistleblower Protection Act in 1989, which allows employees to file a complaint against an employer if they believe an employer is retaliating against them for disclosing improper activities (El, 2013).
Example: The most common example that I have seen is the discrepancy in the financial department of some companies. If the bookkeeper of a company is asked by the superiors to alter calculations of the business to disguise actual expenses and earnings, he or she will be collaborating with an illegal activity. However, if the employee of the company decides to tell someone outside the company about the illegal activity, a government or law enforcement agency, that employee will most likely be protected under the law. But, if the employee just complains to someone inside the company, that is not whistleblowing, and the employee is not protected by the whistleblower …show more content…
Once a charge is filed, the EEOC follows various steps to address the allegation of discrimination. The United States Code requires that EEOC attempt to informally resolve a charge where there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination has taken place. After informing both parties of the outcome, the EEOC investigator will work with the employee to resolve the charge and find a suitable solution. Appropriate solutions are those that will put the employee in the same position he or she would have been in if the discrimination had not happened. For instance, if a person was terminated from his or her job for discriminatory reasons, a suitable solution would be reinstatement to his or her position with back pay. Both parties must agree to the settlement; when agreement is reached, a contract is signed. If both parties do not agree to the settlement, the case is referred to the EEOC attorneys for legal action against the employer. Consequently, a lawsuit will most likely take place