Abstract
This article assesses several likely consequences of moving from a traditional tenure to an at-will system of employment for patterns of racial inequality in the public sector. On the basis of these consequences, it is argued that an at-will system may negate the long-standing status of the public arena as the labor market niche for African Americans. The broad discretion of employers may increase susceptibility of African Americans to discrimination-induced job dismissals. In addition, employment at will may reduce the social-psychological benefits traditionally associated with government employment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-187 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Review of Public Personnel Administration |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- employment
- inequality
- public sector
- race
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Administration
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management