What Were the Four Main Weapons That Employers Could Use

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Essay

What were the four main weapons that employers could use against workers before the advent of modern labor law in the mid-20^th Century? Explain your answer. [This question can be offered as up to four separate questions.]

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Definitions:

Right of Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information confidential and protected from unauthorized use in the workplace.

Autonomy

The degree of independence and self-direction that an individual or entity has in making decisions or controlling activities.

Wrongful Discharge

Termination of an employee's contract in violation of legal or contractual terms.

Training

The process of teaching or developing in oneself or others the skills and knowledge needed to perform a particular job or activity.