MGT 434 (Employment Law)
Week 1
MGT 434 Week 1 DQ 1
What are the differences between employees and independent contractors? Is it possible for an employer to reclassify all of his employees as independent contractors? Explain why or why not.
MGT 434 Week 1 DQ 2
What are the advantages and disadvantages for both employers and employees of resolving disputes through ADR? Why would a company have an employee sign a commitment to resolve disputes through ADR? What other methods exist for resolving disputes?
MGT 434 Week 1 DQ 3
Can your company legally change your job responsibilities, reduce your salary, or assign you to a different department? Explain why or why not. What are the potential legal considerations for the employer in the event of such changes?
Week 1 Assignment:
MGT 434 Week 1 Individual Assignment (Legal Process Paper) (1000+ Words)
Week 2
MGT 434 Week 2 DQ 1
What is a BFOQ? Describe the circumstances under which gender, age, or religion could be a BFOQ. What are some examples of a questionable BFOQ?
MGT 434 Week 2 DQ2
How do Title VII and its amendments protect employees? Are laws necessary to govern ethical treatment of employees? Why or why not? Explain.
MGT 434 Week 2 DQ 3
What is the value of diversity in the workplace? Should diversity be mandated legally? Why or why not? Explain.
Week 2 Assignment:
MGT 434 Week 2 Individual Assignment (Employee) Relations Paper) 800+ Words
Week 3
MGT 434 Week 3 DQ1
Acme Company has a zero tolerance policy as it relates to any form of sexual harassment in the workplace. In furtherance of this policy Acme prohibits any “dating” by one employee with any other employee no matter what position either employee holds or in what department they are employed. Bob, a male employee and Sue a female employee meet at their mixed singles bowling league and began dating. On their first date they learned that they both work for Acme at the same pay grade but in different departments at company headquarters. They both knew of the policy but continued their relationship. When Acme learned of their relationship a few weeks later, they were both terminated. Is this legal? Is this fair? Why or why not.
MGT 434 Week 3 DQ 2
Why has union membership declined in the U. S. since 1955? Do you expect this trend to continue? Explain why or why not. What value may unions offer to workers today?
MGT 434 Week 3 DQ 3
Define affirmative action? Which employers are subject to affirmative action laws? What potential affect does affirmative action have on employees and the workplace?
Week 3 Assignments:
MGT 434 Week 3 Assignment (Title VII Paper) 2200+ Words
MGT 434 Week 3 Individual Assignment (Interactive Simulation Paper) 1550+ Words
Week 4
MGT 434 Week 4 DQ1
Porter seeks accommodation for a religious practice unique to the Heavenly Masters religion. Porter’s employer has never heard of this religion. In order to determine whether Porter’s demand for accommodation is truly based on religion, what must the employer do?
MGT 434 Week 4 DQ2
What are some of the constitutional protections of privacy? What privacy rights are afforded to public and private sector employees? How might privacy rights be waived?
MGT 434 Week 4 DQ3
What are some of the performance evaluation methods?
Week 4 Assignments
MGT 434 Week 4 Assignment (Labor Relations Project) 2100+ Words
MGT 434 Week 4 Individual Assignment (Employee Safety, Health and Affirmative Action Law Paper) 1450+ Words
Week 5 Assignments
MGT 434 Week 5 Assignment (Employee Handbook) 3000+ Words
MGT 434 Week 5 (Final Exam) Answers 20 Q’s and A’s
