title: Employer-employee relations.
abstract: As an employer, a veterinarian must be vigilant to protect the rights of both job applicants and employees. Federal and state statutes guarantee that applicants and employees will not be subjected to discrimination in any aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination of employment. An employer may not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, or physical disability. In addition, common law tort actions give employees powerful causes of action be against those employers who injure employees. More than ever, employers must be diligent in obeying the law. Employers must also take measures to protect themselves from employee claims by instituting risk management plans and purchasing adequate insurance coverage.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information, University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Copeland
mesh_terms: D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D016365:Liability, Legal; D011287:Prejudice; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence