Human Resources Law

FMLA, Labor Laws, and OSHA 

You are a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm. Norman is the mid-level manager responsible for the southern regional office. The following events have recently occurred in Norman’s office:

· Ken, an estate planner in Norman’s office, recently adopted a baby with his wife. He applied for 12-week family leave, but was denied by Norman because his wife did not physically give birth. The corporate human resource department (where you work) was not given notice of this decision.

· June, part of the full-time housekeeping staff, has been asking other employees if they would like to join a union. There are currently no unions within the organization.

· Maria is concerned about ladders that are placed around the office for remodeling. Norman said not to worry, and that there are no official policies for safety in an office setting.

Prepare 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes responding to Norman from a Human Resource standpoint. The presentation should address the following topics:

· An overview of the FMLA and its key provisions relating to Ken.

· Recommended resolution for Ken’s situation (both for Ken as an employee and as a company handling these requests moving forward).

· An overview of key labor laws to briefly educate Norman on employee rights in unionizing.

· A brief discussion of OSHA and possible application to Norman’s office setting.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Please follow the Grading guide to complete assignment

Content

The student provides an overview of the FMLA and key provisions of the law that relate to Ken.

The student recommends a resolution for Ken and the company moving forward to avoid this type of confusion with the FMLA.

The student provides a overview of key labor laws to educate Norman on employee rights to form a union.

The student includes a brief discussion of OSHA and key provisions of OSHA that might apply to Norman’s office setting.

The video is 3 to 4 minutes OR the presentation is 15 to 20 slides.

The student’s video/presentation includes relevant media and visual aids that are consistent with the content.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation

Employee Handbook

Note : Do not cut and paste an existing policy. 

You are a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm. The firm is devising a new employee handbook. You have been asked to create two sections:

1. The Company Policy regarding Alcohol/Drug Testing

2. The Company Policy regarding Employer Monitoring of Employees.

 

Formulate these policies in a single document, reflecting an understanding of course materials and credible outside research. 

 

Include and cite applicable laws for each topic as the basis for the policy. You may use federal, state, or case law as the foundation for your work. Following is a list of topics you may want to consider in your policies:

· Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing

· Random drug/alcohol testing

· Procedure for employees who disagree with results of drug/alcohol Testing

· Drug/alcohol procedure for contracted government employees who work in satellite offices

· Drug testing in states with legal marijuana use

· Monitoring of employee desktop computers

· Monitoring of employee personal social media use

· Monitoring of employee cell phone and company car

 

Create your own 1,050-word policy, using APA format for the cover page and references. Both policies should be included in a single document with subheadings to delineate “Alcohol/Drug Testing” and “Employee Monitoring.” 

GRADING GUIDE

The student develops an original company policy regarding Alcohol/Drug Testing, which may touch on the following topics: 1. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing 1. Random drug/alcohol testing 1. Procedure for employees who disagree with results of drug/alcohol testing 1. Drug/alcohol procedure for contracted government employees who work in satellite offices 1. Drug testing in states with legal marijuana use

The student includes applicable laws (federal, state, and/or case) as the foundation for each of the above policies. The student’s two sections of the handbook are 1,050 words in length total..

· Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

· Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.