Unit I Journal
Reflect on employment-at-will and applicable legislative exceptions to this doctrine. Think about the court decisions that have impacted employer and employee rights. How might these decisions apply to you in your current or future workplace? Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit I Case Study
Please read the case DCS Sanitation Management v. Eloy Castillo (and supporting notes), linked in the reference below:
DCS Sanitation Management v. Castillo, 435 F.3d 892, (8th Cir. 2006).
Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions:
1. Discuss the legal implications for employers and employees for requiring employees to sign noncompete agreements. What factors did the court consider in making its decision? Compare and contrast Ohio and Nebraska's positions on noncompete clauses.
2. Which state’s laws support ethical reasoning in the resolution of this case?
Your response should be a minimum of two pages in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations
Unit II Journal
Read the Case Problem, Cianbro Corporation in Chapter 5, p. 113, #10. Discuss whether a temporary restraining order should be granted. Do you agree with the union's objections? What is the rationale for your decision? Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit II Essay
Choose one of the common workplace torts discussed in the chapter readings for this unit (except genetic testing). Prepare a specific policy for the employer that balances the employer and employees' rights. Give the rationale and support for your policy.
This assignment should be a minimum of one page in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations per APA guidelines.
Unit III Journal
Discuss the Hardison case outlined in the textbook, pp. 211-213, and include whether you agree or disgree with the court's ruling in this case. Describe reasonable accommodations. Support your decision, and discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines. Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit III PowerPoint Presentation
Create a PowerPoint presentation that you might deliver to administration on the following topic: Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
In the presentation, you need to explain federally prohibited gender discrimination, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also, discuss affirmative action plans your company may institute. The purpose of the presentation is to educate administration on prevention and detection of workplace discrimination. Provide a transcript of what you might say for each slide in the notes section.
The PowerPoint should have at least 10 slides, not including a title slide with the title and your name and a reference slide(s) with five to seven references (citing at least two from the CSU Online Library). It should follow APA style for citing and referencing.
Unit IV Journal
What are some examples of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination Employment Act? Discuss when age can be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ). As the head of human resources, what recommendations would you have to prevent your company from violating this act? Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit IV Scholarly Activity
You are the resource manager of Blue Bell Freight, a large trucking company. You have just hired a new driver, Shirley Williams. Shirley is of African American descent. The company did a physical on her as a new hire. The company nurse informed you that she has lupus. You are concerned that her health may affect her driving ability. Write a memo to the CEO describing your legal concerns and applicable statutes and laws concerning discrimination. What course of action do you advise the CEO to take, and why? Consider affirmative action policies in your response. Your memo should be at least one full page, follow APA guidelines, and cite at least one reference.
Unit V Journal
Distinguish between protected and unprotected conduct under the National Labor Relations Act. Choose the side of the employer or employee, and debate the protection afforded to the side you have chosen. What arguments could be made for the opposite side? Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit V Essay
Assume that an unfair labor practice charge was filed against your company by several employees and three prospective employees. See the form linked below indicating the charge, which outlines the scenario below:
On July 29, 2016, Delphi Golf, Inc. and the union entered a collective bargaining agreement. The majority of the company's employees covered by the agreement had not designated the union as their collective-bargaining representative. The agreement contains a union-security clause requiring employees who are members in good standing of the union to maintain their membership in good standing and all other employees to become members of the union on or before the 31st day following the effective date of the agreement or the date of their hire. The union instructed Delphi Golf, Inc. not to employ three servers for restaurant positions in the company because the servers were not members of the union. The company is an employer within the meaning of Section 2(2) of the act engaged in commerce within the meaning of Section 2(6) and (7) of the act.
Explain in a two-page essay the process and steps your company will have to take to defend this action. Explain the defenses to the action and if the union employees have valid claims. What actions by the employer should have been done differently, if at all? What actions by the union should have been done differently? Who, if anyone, is liable?
You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations
Unit VI Journal
Choose either arbitration or a court proceeding, and debate the benefits of bringing an action for collective bargaining in that forum. Your journal entry must be at least 250 words
Unit VI PowerPoint Presentation
In this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation on the topic of collective bargaining.
You will highlight seven different areas of collective bargaining that you will explore. Be sure to also include an introduction. The goal is for you to explore areas that interest you and for you to explain them in more depth. You can be creative in how you demonstrate your knowledge about the topic you choose. You can use links in the presentation, graphics, case law, videos, etc. You can choose one area and highlight different processes in collective bargaining such as the process, duty to bargain, tasks involved, administration, enforcement, etc., or each area can be an entirely different aspect of collective bargaining such as picketing, strikers, unions, enforcement, etc.
The above are suggestions. This assignment is a chance for you to explore. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your content. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations
Unit VII Journal
Contrast the rights of public employees with private sector employees to organize and bargain collectively. What authority do the unions have in each sector? Do you feel there is a tendency in your home state to favor the rights of public employees or the private sector? Are unions celebrated, or is the emphasis on the right to work? Share your rationale. Your journal entry must be at least 250 words.
Unit VII Scholarly Activity
You are a new union representative. Draft a memo requesting copies of documents, policies, and procedures the union has in place so you can begin your job effectively. Be sure to indicate the importance of these documents on your position.
Your memo should be at least one full page. Below is a suggested format for the memo:
To: (Include the name of the supervisor and any others to whom the memo needs to be sent)
From: (Your name and role in the organization/union)
Date:
Re.: Specify the Topic (In this case—Requesting specific documents, policies, and procedures pertaining to your role as the new union representative)
Request: Include paragraph explaining your request (For example: “I am compelled to express concern about how we at ____ Company handle issues related to equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment prevention laws. In an attempt to do my job efficiently and effectively, I respectfully request the following documents, policies, and procedures that reflect our organization’s efforts to affirm equal employment opportunity and those documents that reflect the organization’s sexual harassment prevention efforts:”)
Name of document
Name of document
Name of document
Requested date: (when would you like to meet with the company leadership to discuss the documents?) Be sure close the memo with a sincere thank you for the cooperation of the person(s) to whom the memo is addressed and a desire to work together often in the future. References and citations are not necessary for this assignment.
Unit VIII Journal
Discuss how you can apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or future career. How might the lessons you have learned positively influence your career success? Your journal entry must be at least 250 words
Unit VIII Scholarly Activity
Write a letter to the current Unites States President, and put forth arguments regarding why you support or are against an increase in minimum wage. In your letter, discuss whether managers should be given a higher minimum wage or be paid overtime. Address what the minimum weekly salary should be for bona fide executives, administrators, or professionals.
Your letter should be at least one full page and cite at least one reference from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations. Draft the letter using proper, formal letter writing format. Click here to view the Writing Center’s example of a business letter.
Inside addresses
Formal greeting Introduction
Purpose for the letter
Rationale for your request and research to support your opinion and ideas
Respectful appreciation for the president taking the time to consider your suggestions
Formal closure including your name
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