Title: What Is Workplace Fairness? | Bizfluent
Headings: What Is Workplace Fairness?
What Is Workplace Fairness?
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Workplace Rights
Playing Favorites

Content: They may become distrustful of managers and even act territorial, lashing out at coworkers who they perceive as a threat. In extreme cases, the mismanagement of workplace conflict can lead to allegations of creating a hostile work environment. In such cases, conflict resolution can be extremely costly. 00:00
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Workplace Rights
In many cases, the topic of workplace fairness is covered by an organization’s individual policies and procedures as well as by local, state and federal laws. By law, workers are guaranteed certain rights, including a safe work environment. There are many laws on the books that guard against discrimination and harassment. Employers must also follow a variety of laws concerning work hours, unpaid time and compensation. Playing Favorites
Managers are often accused of "playing favorites" with employees. But there is great debate about what actually constitutes fair treatment in cases that are not explicitly covered by law. For example, if a particular worker consistently does more than is necessary and can be counted on to always get his work done and do it well, is it truly unfair to allow that worker more freedom than others?