Discussion:
There are many areas of employment covered by laws that direct behavior by employers. They include the following:
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• The Civil Rights Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Sexual harassment issues
• The Equal Pay Act
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)
Research 1 of these laws, and develop a PowerPoint presentation of 5-7 slides with speaker notes of 200-250 words per slide (excluding
Title and Reference slides) that addresses the following:
• Explain the background and fundamentals of the law.
• Describe the various methods that employers can use to ensure that the company is in compliance with it.
• What are the potential penalties the company will face if the law is violated?
• Discuss how an organization can ensure compliance with the law