The Key Assignment for this course will involve creating polices for the various laws that are covered in the employee handbook. The purpose of the handbook is to equip managers with the information they need to lead their teams. For this assignment, you will create a paper of 1000-1500 words.
You should also research and utilize 4 academic sources in your assignment. Include the information below in your assignment.
When discussing each act, provide an example of how it might be violated by an employer or employee and the approach that can be used (such as EEOC, diversity, grievances, counseling, documentation, or termination) to address the violation.
- A policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- A policy for the Age Discrimination in Employment act (ADEA)
- A policy for dealing with different types of harassment.
- A policy for the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- A policy for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- A policy for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- A policy for the Equal Pay Act (EPA)
Outline:
I. Introduction
Provide an overview on the handbook. Mission of the company, and foundation that creates polices.
II. American with Disabilities Act ADA - policy in place to remain in compliance
a. Provide detailed description of the act and its history
b. Discuss possible violation
c. policies to avoid violations
d. Discuss consequences of violations
III. Age Discrimination in Employment Act ADEA - policy in place to remain in compliance
a. provide detailed description of the act and its purpose and history
b. Discuss possible violations
c. Policies to help avoid these possible violations
d. corrective action in place in the event of a violation
IV. Types of harassment
a. Define harassment
1. provide scenarios
2. provide tip line for potential violations
b. Gender Harassment
c. Age harassment
d. Harassment as a result of sesual orientation or preference
e. bullying
f. sexual harrasment
V. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
a. History of the act and its purpose
b. provisions in place to avoid violations.
c. examples of violation
d. corrective action in place in the event of a violation
VI. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
a. history of the act and its purpose
b. Who qualifies for FMLA
c. How to benefit from FMLA time off
d. Pay during FMLA
e. job protection during FMLA
VII. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
a. history of the act and its purpose
b. pay information
c. minimum age requirement for employment
d. minimum wage
e. Time Keeping - Work week
f. Overtime
VIII. Equal Pay Act (EPA)
a. history of the act and its purpose.
b. Commitment by the firm to equal pay
c. Step to follow should you feel there is a violation
IX. Conclusion