Title: What Is Workplace Fairness? | Bizfluent
Headings: What Is Workplace Fairness?
What Is Workplace Fairness?
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Content: Unfortunately, at-will employees, or those who are not union members and not working under contract, may appear to have no rights when they feel they are being treated unfairly. In many cases, it is up to the employer to ensure workers are treated in a fair manner that also keeps in mind the best interest of the organization. History
Prior to the formation of labor unions in the United States, American workers had few legal rights when it came to workplace fairness. Employers could force their employees to work as many hours as they wanted for little pay and no benefits. Workers could only hope to be employed by an employee who wanted to treat workers fairly. While workers could quit a job they deemed unfair, they were often unlikely to fare better elsewhere. In the early 19th century, mass numbers of workers formed together and used their collective powers to force employers to treat workers more fairly. Function
One of the main benefits of maintaining fairness in the workplace is to avoid and manage conflict. Conflict in the workplace can increase absenteeism and decrease productivity. Workers who perceive their work environment as unfair will develop toxic working relationships over time.