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As the HR legal consultant working with Elora Jean & Co., you have identified several needs with regard to the hiring process. You believe that improving workplace diversity would regulate the cultural dynamics of the organization and stem any legal issues of cultural under-representation.
Beyond a solid EEO policy to ensure the hiring process is free of discrimination, the owner has asked for your thoughts on implementing an affirmative action policy.
Questions to Discuss:
Based on your research and experience, do you recommend an affirmative action policy be implemented? If so, what would it include and what value will it bring to Elora Jean & Co. with regard to helping the company remain competitive?
If you do not feel an affirmative action policy is appropriate for Elora Jean & Co., what are the issues? What would you recommend, instead, to maximize the diversity of Elora Jean & Co.'s workforce?
Describe an EEO and affirmative action strategy that would cover employees at the Malaysian facility? What specific laws and/or cases might apply to EEO and affirmative action enforcement in an off-shore business?