Assignment:
500 words. Include one scholarly reference each assignment's questions:
1. All employees need to work with the human resources (HR) department to ensure a fair, safe, and legal workplace. In this discussion, you will explore the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Family Medical Leave Act provides time o for employees so they can deal with a serious medical condition of their own or one of a family member. Employees in companies that have at least 50 employees are generally eligible for FMLA. Include one scholarly reference. Please review the Employee's Guide to FMLA from the US Department of Labor and discuss the following:
1 What is the process of requesting FMLA leave?
2 What are some examples of how FMLA provides employees with job protection during their FMLA leave?
3 What are some of the responsibilities that employees have during their FMLA leave?
2. Federal and state taxes are not the only items withheld from your paycheck. There are other options such as benefits, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Social Security. Include one scholarly reference A Primer on Social Security and A Primer on the FICA Tax located in this week's M.U.S.E. to get a better understanding of both FICA and Social Security.
1 What role does Social Security play in employee retirement?
2 What is the relationship between FICA, ERISA, and Social Security?
3 What are some real world examples of retirement planning programs?
3.
1 What are the historical foundations of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
2 What is the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
3 Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), provide a real world example of how the act guides the activities of unions and employers.
4 How would someone go about filing a claim with the National Labor Relations Board?