Business Ethics: Ethics and Employment

Discrimination

Unfair treatment based on protected characteristics.

Legally Protected Classes

Groups protected from discrimination by law.

Intentional Discrimination

Deliberate unfair treatment of individuals.

Unintentional Discrimination

Unconscious bias leading to unfair treatment.

Individual Discrimination

Discrimination against a single person.

Institutional Discrimination

Systemic policies disadvantaging certain groups.

Diversity

Variety of different backgrounds in the workplace.

Wage Disparities

Differences in pay based on race or sex.

Intersectionalism

Overlapping social identities affecting discrimination.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted sexual advances affecting workplace environment.

Quid Pro Quo

Favor exchange for sexual advances in workplace.

Hostile Workplace

Environment where harassment creates discomfort.

Affirmative Action

Policy favoring minority status in hiring.

Meritocracy

System rewarding individuals based on ability.

Employer/Employee Relationship

Employees are considered "agents" of the employer and therefore have normal duties created by agency law

Duty of Loyalty

Employee obligation to act in employer's interest.

Duty of Care

Employee responsibility to perform tasks competently.

Privacy Rights

Employee expectations of confidentiality at work.

Monitoring Software

Tools used to track employee activities.