Guided by the philosophical definition of duty, a business' ownership and management have a moral duty to respect their employees and provide a positive work environment. Employees expect a workplace that allows them to air concerns without fear of retaliation or cold treatment from managers. An ethical employer considers the well-being and advancement of his workers when making business decisions. He does not seek to arbitrarily replace an employee without good reason or a warning.
systems have a tendency to punish the violation of duties under the rules of tort, although this
tendency is not always followed coherently.