The Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome on Medical Students of Federal University of Paraná.

Dignity in the Workplace: An Enquiry into the Conceptual Foundation of Workplace Privacy Protection Worldwide

“…As to the ultimate protection awarded to workers on the basis of such (constitutional, in Brazil) values as dignity, it is perhaps a sobering realization for North American advocates of dignity in the workplace that Brazilian workers in many industries have to undergo physical searches on a daily basis as they leave work, yet Brazilian case law has evolved to accommodate both the reality of physical searches and the constitutional right to dignity. 161 Although physical searches are known in some industries in North America one can only imagine the uproar that would ensue if employers, even largely non-unionized retailers suffering from inventory 'shrinkage', attempted to expand this practice. It is important to realize therefore, that although values and employment standards may share a common title across jurisdictions they are ultimately the product of a local culture and a local economy, perhaps even more so in a competitive global era.…”

“…162 Another example where the contextual value of dignity, the strength of organized labor, and the legitimate interests of employers must be made to co-exist lies in the area of medical examinations. 163 Employers are legally obligated to medically test employees before hiring, during work, and prior to dismissal. The results of these tests, however, must not result in any discriminatory decision.…”