Question

1. Provide arguments both in favour of and against a strong and generous unemployment insurance program.
2. "Joe has worked for 20 years as a sales representative for a successful, non-unionized major fashion retailer and is an outstanding employee. He is in his late forties and was recently told by his manager that he just doesn't 'fit with the culture any more' and his position is 'more suitable for a younger person'. Joe was terminated the following week." Given this case, what laws exist to potentially protect Joe?

Answer 1

In this case the Employee(joe) has certain rights after his termination,which has to be fulfilled by the employer.The non-fuulfilment of such rights empower the employee to claim his right by suing the employer in the court of law.While terminating an employee,the employer needs to comply with federal and state law because these laws supersede contract provisions.

Employers may not fire even at-will employees for illegal reasons.In this case, Joe is sucessful and outstanding employee in 20 years. but he is terminated on the basis of age, so he shouldtalk to a lawyer right away.There are strict time limits and rules that apply to discrimination claims; for example joe must file a complaint of discrimination with a state or federal agency before sue the employer in court. For more information on these type of claims,see Wrongful Termination:Discrimination and harassment.