Ethics are moral principles that govern conduct, especially in business. Business ethics define right and wrong behavior in business. Human resource management (HRM) ethics concern the employer's obligations to employees regarding equality, equity, and justice. Legal compliance, reputation, employee loyalty, and social expectations are important roles of ethics in HRM. Ethical issues in HRM include privacy, compensation, performance reviews, discrimination, employment matters, health and safety, restructuring, and determining ethical workplace behavior. Managing employee discipline and privacy, as well as dismissals, requires consideration of progressive penalties, employee monitoring, grounds for dismissal, and avoiding wrongful termination.