Discussion

 

Prior to entering this discussion, review Chapter 4 in your textbook. Select one of the laws listed below, and explain how it has changed the staffing process.

Laws to choose from in answering the discussion question:

  • Employment-at-will
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • EEOC Regulations concerning sexual harassment
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Family and Medical Leave Act

Also within your initial post, select one of the governmental activities or programs from the list below, and explain how it influences a companys hiring process. Respond substantively to two other learners.

  • Social Security premiums
  • Social Security disability insurance
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Federal income tax

Support your claims with a minimum of two examples from required materials and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.

Guided Response: Review several of your classmates posts, and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. Provide any additional information or examples that you are aware of that may contribute to your classmates analyses. Challenge your peers by asking a question that may cause them to add additional information about their responses in the initial response. You are encouraged to post your required replies early during the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in the discussion. Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Day 7.