protected against arbitrary action, personal favoritism, or coercion for partisan political purposes, and (transportation.gov)
The term «civil service laws» refers to a personnel system established by law which is designed to protect employees from arbitrary action, personal favoritism, and political coercion, and which uses a competitive or merit examination process for selection and placement. (law.stackexchange.com)
Principals establish both respect and personal regard when they acknowledge the vulnerabilities of others, actively listen to their concerns, and eschew arbitrary actions. (ascd.org)