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Many employment laws were created out of a necessity when organizations (those with power) didn’t treat employees (those without power) fairly or
ethically. For example, the child labor laws in the Fair Labor Standards Act were created to ensure that young people were not taken advantage of by
factories.
For this assignment, choose one labor law or subset of a labor law. Clearly identify the law using its official name, then describe the law in 2-3 sentences in
your own words (no cutting and pasting or using long quotes to describe the law). Next, outline the “spirit of the law,” meaning WHY the law was written and
who it was written to protect. Provide any lawsuits or specific examples (if any) that contributed to the law’s creation. Next, craft a hypothetical scenario
where you would apply the law. Finally, discuss whether the law is still valid or necessary and any changes you would recommend be made.

 

 

 

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scenario:In the nonunion facility where you work in a human resources (HR) role, there have been rumors of union-organizing activity. There are numerous reports of e-mails to hourly employees at their work e-mail addresses seeking support for union representation. Pamphlets detailing workers’ rights and suggesting that voting in a union will increase pay and benefits have been distributed in various areas of the facility and in the parking areas.As the human resources (HR) representative, the company’s management asks for your advice and guidance on whether a union has the right to contact workers through their work e-mail addresses and distribute pamphlets on company property. They want to know what the company can do to respond to these tactics and to the union’s message that it can enhance workers’ pay and benefits.Prepare a proposal that includes your analysis and evidence-supported argument for the proper actions the company should take. Include the following:
Identify any governing labor laws as well as any historical influences, legal precedents, or decisions that apply to this situation.
Conduct an analysis of legality of the union-organizing actions, including communications using employer e-mail and distributing literature at the employer’s facility.
Propose a strategy that outlines the actions the company can and cannot take to limit or combat union-organizing actions.
Provide guidance on the messages and information employers can and cannot communicate in response to union organizing activity and legal risks associated with common tactics.

 

 

 

Employment Law

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Reflect on your employment history. Were there times you felt you did not receive the pay you felt you were entitled? Perhaps you did work outside your job description, performed work off the clock, or felt you were not paid commensurate with your skill level or your coworkers’ pay. Did or could you have taken any steps to address the issue? Share your thoughts on the experience. Was there anything different you feel the employer could or should have done? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit VI Journal

Unions have a long and storied place in the history of the U.S. workforce, and the subject has often been a heated topic of discussion at many bargaining and family dinner tables. Consider your experience with unions – whether through personal experience or as a witness to the stories and experiences of others. What is your personal view on unions and union representation? Why do you think workers want unions in the first place, and why do employers resist them so staunchly?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.