Employment Law

CASE STUDY

Read “Case 3-1, You Can’t Get There From Here: Uber Slow On Diversity” on page 108 of your

textbook. After you have read the case study, write an analysis of the case study.

Write an introduction to give context to your paper by explaining what the paper will cover. Then,

divide the body of your paper using the seven headers below. Address the points within that section,

as indicated under the header.

Employment Law Identify what employment law Susan Fowler’s sexual harassment claim would be characterized as.

Be sure to develop your answer to include your rationale.

Type of Harassment Identify the type(s) of harassment to which Ms. Fowler was exposed. Be sure to develop your

answer to include your rationale.

Uber’s Actions Identify actions Uber has taken to limit their liability relative to sexual harassment charges. Be sure

to develop your answer to include your rationale.

EEOC and Affirmative Action After reviewing Uber’s diversity report, does it appear Uber is in violation of any EEOC and

affirmative action laws? Be sure to develop your answer to include your rationale.

Diversity Matters Explain why diversity matters in general and more specifically to Uber. Be sure to develop your

answer to include your rationale.

Benefits/Challenges of a Diverse Workforce Identify and explain the benefits and challenges Uber derives from a more diverse workforce. Be

sure to develop your answer to include your rationale.

Legal Provisions of Uber Case Write a summary that identifies legal provisions or considerations covered within this case study as it

relates to a human resource management (HRM) perspective.

Conclude with an analysis with your thoughts on how ethics and HRM professional standards are

framed by legal provisions within a specific organization or industry (e.g., business, health care).