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Q2) Identify and explain two exceptions to employment-at-will. Then, identify two that state recognize those exceptions.

1) Despite their flaws, managers and supervisors often utilize performance appraisals to gauge productivity. Name three of the five errors that can occur when conducting appraisals. Then, name one way to overcome each error mentioned.

3). The roles of public human resource managers (HRMs) have drastically change time. Identify and explain two NEW roles of public HRMs today.

Answer 1

First question is answered below

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Employment at will means employers have complete discretion to fire employees as per their convenience and without giving any justification to the workers.

However, there are exceptions to this doctrine.

1. Public policy exception: In certain states, public policy guidelines prohibit employers from firing employees in case they have filed for workers compensation or any other claim in court.

This is present in states like Alaska and Colorado

2. Contractual agreement: In case workers have a contract signed before employment which states giving detailed reason and discussion with employee before firing, then workers cannot be fired at will

This is present in states like Hawaii and Iowa