Problem
Unethical practices of employers
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Employer malpracticeFraudulent entrepreneurs
Corrupt bosses
Fraud by employers
Employer misconduct
Harassment by supervisors
Illegal employment practices
Abuse by employers
Broader Problems:
Abuse of authorityUnethical practicesAbuse of economic powerDeficient business leadership Narrower Problems:
Lock-outLock-outGhost employeesUnderpayment for workEconomic intimidationIndustrial intimidationNeglect of worker healthAbuse of in kind paymentsDefrauding workers of wagesUnjust dismissal of workersUnjust dismissal of workersIntimidation in the workplacePhysical punishment of employeesEvasion of social costs by companiesCircumvention of duties and assessmentsCircumvention of duties and assessmentsCircumvention of duties and assessmentsSuppression of information concerning environmental safetySuppression of information concerning environmental safetySuppression of information concerning environmental safety Related Problems:
Vicarious criminal liabilityVicarious criminal liabilityUnethical trade union practicesUnethical trade union practices Aggravates:
CartelsNepotismNepotismIncorrect informationIrresponsible employersIrresponsible employersExploitation in employmentExploitation in employmentOccupational health risks Execution of unethical ordersExecution of unethical ordersDenial of right to maternity leaveAbusive traffic in immigrant workersAbusive traffic in immigrant workersAbusive traffic in immigrant workersAbusive traffic in immigrant workersUnethical practices of regulatory inspectorsUnethical practices of regulatory inspectorsGovernment approved employment of war criminalsViolation of right of workers to join trade unionsInadequate enforcement of environmental regulationsInadequate enforcement of environmental regulationsCollusion of trade union leaders with employers and governmentViolation of the right of workers organizations to protection against suspension Strategies:
Developing value codes for businessIncreasing labour flexibilityWhistleblowingInforming about fraudProviding employmentAbolishing unethical practices of employersAbusing employeesBeing fraudulentEmploying people illegallyReporting employer malpracticeProsecuting employer misconduct Subject(s):
Innovative change → ChangeLaw → Legality
Social Activity → Employers
Social Activity → Employment
Social Activity → Executives, supervisors
Social Activity → Self employed
Societal Problems → Corruption
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Societal Problems → Vulnerability
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST