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-outUnpaid labourGhost employeesUnderpayment for workEconomic intimidationIndustrial intimidationNeglect of worker healthAbuse of in kind paymentsDefrauding workers of wagesUnjust dismissal of workersUnethical personnel practicesIntimidation in the workplacePhysical punishment of employeesEvasion of social costs by companiesCircumvention of duties and assessmentsViolations of health and safety regulationsRecords destruction by transnational enterprisesSuppression of information concerning environmental safetyInterference by employers in the affairs of workers' organizationsDenial of right to economic security during periods of unemployment Related Problems:
Vicarious criminal liabilityLabour hoarding by employersUnethical trade union practicesUnethical practices by employees Aggravates:
CartelsNepotismFear of reprisalsIncorrect informationIrresponsible employersGrievances of employeesExploitation in employmentUnreported tax obligationsOccupational health risks Execution of unethical ordersExploitation of the unemployedDenial of right to maternity leaveAbusive traffic in immigrant workersSanctions against trade union workersSexual harassment in the workplaceUnethical practices in the apparel industryUnethical practices of regulatory inspectorsInadequate maternity protection in employmentGovernment approved employment of war criminalsViolation of right of workers to join trade unionsInadequate enforcement of environmental regulationsSocial insecurity of employees of insolvent institutionsCollusion 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