In a merger, should existing employees be made to fill out an application like a new hire?
Full Question:
In a merger, should existing employees be made to fill out an application like a new hire?
05/11/2009 |
Category: Employment |
State: Arizona |
#16637
Answer:
The answer is a matter of employer policy. It is not unusual for an existing employee to have to reapply for a position after a merger. An employer policy which isn't discriminatory on the grounds of age, race, gender, nationality, handicap, or religion, and isn't prevented by a union or employment contract, will generally be upheld. Wrongful discharge claims are often made on the basis of discrimination against a protected classification (age, race, gender, nationality, handicap, or religion). If an employee isn’t protected by an employment or union contract, they are typically at-will employees who may be fired for any or no reason without notice.
