Human Resource: Independent contractors; employment at will; common legal issues
Why do you think the law has established guidelines as to whether workers are classified as either independent contractors or employees? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each classification relative to the employer?
Why do exceptions to employment-at-will exist? Whose interests do these exceptions protect?
Identify at least three common legal issues from an industry with which you are familiar. How might managers apply their knowledge of legal principles discussed in this course to benefit the interests of the organization?