Homework: The Role of HR in Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Workplace Investigations
The purpose of this homework is to discuss how various laws impact business and employees as well as the processes, tools, and role of HR during a workplace investigation.
Utilize the resources provided in the study materials along with individual research to address the following questions in a 1,000 to 1,200 word paper.
• Identify a workplace situation about which an investigation may occur (workplace violence, harassment, employee fraud or theft, etc.). Identify and explain the investigation steps, including the tools, policies, or resources needed to complete an investigation.
• Identify one federal law related to the workplace investigation. Distinguish the role between employee and employer rights within the context of the workplace investigation.
• Critical information you must address include who is involved, timeframe, objectives, emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and a neutral third party. Determine the potential outcomes for the individuals involved based on the investigation.
• Describe the role of employee relations in the workplace. Including an explanation of HR's role as an employee advocate while simultaneously protecting the company from risk.
Include a minimum of three scholarly sources to support your position.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.