Assignment task:
Assignment Introduction and Learning Goals
The final assessment addresses multiple areas of knowledge within the learning outcomes of Laws 6015.
Course Learning Outcomes Addressed:
- Assess the legal environment within which the current HR professional must operate in the non-unionized environment.
- Analyze the role of human resources in managing workplace diversity and equity.
- Advise on the specific requirements of employment legislation and regulation.
- Research applicable common law, employment rights and/or privacy concerns.
- Evaluate appropriate disciplinary measures on a variety of employment issues
Assignment Instructions:
Review the following scenario and answer accompanying questions.
Doors and Siding Manufacturing Inc. ("Doors and Siding") is located in Strathroy, Ontario. It is a non-unionized workplace that manufactures and distributes various types of house siding and residential doors. Doors and Siding employs approximately 100 non-unionized employees. You have been provided the following facts.
Employee #1 and #2: Jorge and Jacob both work in the assembly plant. Recently, the employees had engaged in an altercation on the workplace. The pair were arguing over a sports team and the interaction became heated. Both employees were injured and some of the product was damaged. The manager has asked for guidance as to whether termination is possible.
Assignment Question:
What advice would you provide, as an HR consultant, for each employee mentioned above (Employee #1 & Employee #2)? The response requires that students reference to course materials from multiple modules including legislation and case law.