Week 6

Question 1: 

Analyze the legal constraints on pay systems and recommend that the government either repeals one law or adds one new law—of your design—that improves current pay systems or addresses gaps.

• Explain your rationale for legislative changes.
• Be creative, but make sure your recommendations are applicable.

The Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act website is a great source of information on such topics as minimum wage, child-labor, nonexempt and exempt employees, overtime, independent contractors, garnishment laws, equal pay, and others.

Question 2: 

Analyze at least three types of performance appraisals, highlighting the advantages and/or disadvantages of each type. Feel free to share personal experiences or concerns that arise when considering how to have tough conversations with employees.

• What approaches should be taken when an employee warning is needed or corrective action is required?
• What are the key considerations in these situations?