Which of the Following Statements Is True of Employee Handbooks

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of employee handbooks?

• A) The courts use employee handbooks against employers in lawsuits by charging a broken "implied" contract.
• B) Employee handbooks should preferably be generalized so that the content matches the general policies followed in a specific industry.
• C) Employee handbooks should not include content that would require constant revision because revision can be very expensive.
• D) Employee handbooks should always be written in a formal legalistic fashion to ensure its effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Industrial Discharge Permits

Regulatory authorizations required for the release of wastewater or pollutants from industrial facilities into the environment, ensuring adherence to environmental standards.

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System

A regulatory program under the Clean Water Act that aims to control water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.

Industrial Wastewater

Water that has been used in commercial, industrial, or business activities and has become contaminated, requiring treatment before reuse or discharge.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

A U.S. federal law that provides the framework for proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste.