Employment laws provide a legal framework for the relationship between employers and employees. They protect employees at all stages of the employment process from hiring to post-termination. Here are some important things employees in Mississippi should know about employment law in this state.
An increase in wrongful termination claims over the years has left many employers and managers afraid to terminate difficult employees. Much of this liability can be avoided by having a basic knowledge of the theories of wrongful termination and applying sound practices and practical steps for avoiding claims.
An efficiently run human resources department can provide your organization with structure and the ability to meet business needs through managing your company's most valuable resources -- its employees.
The human resource manager can be the face of HR for employees and leadership. The goal of a human resource manager is to strengthen the employer-employee relationship.
When determining whether federal Constitutional rights apply, one must first determine if the institution’s challenged action is “state action.” Rephrased, the question is whether the challenged action was taken “under color of” state law.
“A contract is a promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy, or the performance of which the law in some way recognizes a duty.”
Journals of Interest
Below are suggested journal titles of interest. For a complete listing of journal titles in the MC Library see the Journal Finder.
Findlaw's Education Law Center is a part of Findlaw's website that provides legal access to the public. There are statutes, regulations,and limited federal and state cases. This link brings you to the education law center, which provides articles that summarize key education topics.
